Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Nov 28, 2021

Merle Martin Dearing, 74, of Logan, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in The Plains.  He was born February 5, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Walter and Alice Martin Dearing.  Merle was the widow of the late Patricia Doseck Dearing.

He retired from the former Metal Powder Company in...

Nov 27, 2021

Russell Jay Stewart, 74, of McArthur, passed away at home after a brief illness, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was born on May 13, 1947, in Vinton County, son of the late Winnie and Mildred (Hill) Stewart.

Jay served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Jay was an avid hunter...

Nov 27, 2021

Debra J. Lowery “Debbie” age 67, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, Ohio.

Debbie was born Dec. 14, 1954, in Athens, Ohio. In 1972 she was a graduate from Athens High School. On May 26, 1990, she married the love of her life, Barry W. Lowery Sr. Together they raised 3 children,...

Nov 26, 2021

Mark Wayne McDonald, 49, of McArthur, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at his residence.  He was born December 14, 1971, in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of Mickey McDonald of McArthur and the late Kathy Shae McDonald.

Mark was a mechanic at McDonald’s Muffler in McArthur, a member of Delta Lodge #207 F&AM in McArthur and the McArthur...

Nov 23, 2021

Betty Ruth Murphy, 97, of Cheshire, Ohio, formerly of Vinton County, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at her residence.  She was born January 20, 1924, in Vinton County, daughter of the late David and Alice Wyckoff Andrews.  Betty was the widow of the late Francis Joseph “Joe” Murphy.

She was a former caregiver and attended Old...

Nov 23, 2021

Barbara Sue Pierce, 81, of Radcliff, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.  She was born October 25, 1940, in Hueysville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Luke and Virginia Hall Prater.  Barbara was married to William L. Pierce, who survives.

She retired from Campbells Soup Company.

Barbara is survived by...

Nov 23, 2021

James “Jimmy” B. White, 74, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his residence.  He was born February 22, 1947, in Massillon, Ohio, son of the late Forrest M. and Northa Alice Rhoades White.  Jimmy was married to Linda White, who survives.

He co-owned and operated White’s Lumber Company and Logging in Meigs County.  Jimmy...

Nov 21, 2021

Caleb James Friel, 18, of Lancaster, formerly of Athens County, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Caleb was born on July 8, 2003, in Athens, Ohio, to Jonathon Friel and Tracy Partee Helber.

Caleb was a very talented musician and artist. He played many instruments and enjoyed composing his own music. He was...

Nov 21, 2021

Gary “Marty” M. Arms, 59, of Kingston, Ohio, passed away after a courageous battle of cancer, Sunday, November 21, 2021, at his residence.  He was born May 14, 1962, in Chillicothe, son of the late Gene Allen Arms and Janet Lee Beabout Sprague.  Marty was married to Sue Stegh Arms, who survives.

He was employed with Kenworth...

Nov 16, 2021

Vicky Lynn Peppers, 67, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Doctors Hospital in Columbus. She was born November 18, 1953, in California, daughter of the late Stanley Lee and Martha Burgess Norris.

She was formerly employed at Selkirk Metalbestos in Logan.

Vicky is survived by her sons, Kristopher Scott Cutlip and Kyle...

Nov 15, 2021

Kenneth LeRoy Loper, 93, of Columbus, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at his niece’s residence in McArthur.  He was born December 30, 1927, in Dundas, Ohio, son of the late Theodore R. And Viola Perry Loper.  Ken was married to the late Mary Charlotte Waters Loper.

He retired from Commercial Motor Freight in Columbus and was...

Nov 15, 2021

John E. Bateman Sr., 63, of Carbon Hill, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. John was born on May 7, 1958, in Nelsonville, son of the late Ronald and Donna Williams Bateman. John was married for 43 years to Christy VanDyke Bateman, who survives.

John was a...

Nov 15, 2021

Ruth L. Johnson, 90, of Nelsonville, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the Arbors at Pomeroy. She was born on March 14, 1931, in Kimberly, Ohio, daughter of the late Clarence and Gertrude Jolley Keck. She was the widow of the late Vallie E. Johnson.

Ruth was a member of Oak Grove Wesleyan Church in...

Nov 12, 2021

Tootsie Mullins Clevinger passed away November 12, 2021, after an extended illness. Tootsie was born November 4, 1933, in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, daughter of the late Marcus and Cillar Anderson Mullins.  She was 1 of 13 children.

Tootsie moved to Vinton County in 1977, where she worked as a nursing assistant at Twin Maples Nursing Home for...

Nov 12, 2021

Sarah Hulbert, 69, of Logan, passed away peacefully Friday, November 12, 2021, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mt. Vernon, (where Sarah served on the board that planned, funded and built the development of the home). She was born March 4, 1952, in Logan, Ohio, daughter of the late Dwight Edmund and Margaret H. Wyckoff Hulbert.

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Nov 11, 2021

Tony Brian Wells, 63, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at his residence.  He was born July 19, 1958, in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of Kathleen Juanita Yates Wells of Chattanooga, Tennessee and the late Samuel Robert Wells.

Tony was a former police officer for the City of Logan and was a formerly a general contractor...

Nov 9, 2021

Deberan Imes, 65, of Londonderry, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at her residence.  She was born October 7, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Warren W. And Alice Howell Jude.  Deberan was married to Benjamin C. Imes, who survives.

She was a United States Air Force Veteran.

Deberan is also survived by...

Nov 8, 2021

Dale Keith Jones, 80, from McArthur, OH, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Adena Regional Hospital in Chillicothe, OH from complications of COVID. He was born in Lancaster, OH to Dale E. and Eva (nee Knox) Jones on June 24, 1941.

He attended Lancaster City Schools and was a Class of 1959 graduate of Lancaster...

Nov 5, 2021

Meta Marie Ackley, (sweetly known as Grammy), 93, of Nelsonville, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 5, 2021. Meta was a faithful woman who loved the Lord and her family.

She was born in Carbon Hill on April 2, 1928, daughter of the late John and Ruth (Parks) Dixon. Along with her parents, she is...

Nov 4, 2021

Loretta Ann “Loti” Faris (nee Smith), age 71, of Creola, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born December 13, 1949, in McArthur, Ohio.

Loti was preceded in death by her son, David “Huck” Faris; parents, Everett C. Smith and Zelma L. Smith (Boring); brothers, Everett “Jack” C. Smith Jr. and infant brother, Richard “Dickie”...