Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Jul 27, 2021

Ann C. Spencer, 84, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Altercare Lanfair Center in Lancaster.  She was born October 18, 1936, in Carbon Hill, Ohio, daughter of the late Willard and Esther Evans Matheny.  Ann was married to Benny Jon Spencer, who survives.

She was a former schoolteacher in South Bloomingville, Carbon Hill and...

Jul 25, 2021

Lloyd A. Gearing, 87, of Londonderry, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Heartland of Chillicothe Nursing Home in Chillicothe.  He was born October 4, 1933, in Londonderry, Ohio, on Gearing Ridge, son of the late Benjamin and Eunice Graves Gearing.

He retired from Mead Manufacturing in Chillicothe after 50 years of service.  Lloyd was a member...

Jul 20, 2021

Nadine “Auntie” I. Justice, 61, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her residence.  She was born August 1, 1959, in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Alexander and Judith Parker Justice.

She is survived by her sissy, Juanita Parker of Logan; several nieces and nephews, including Amy “Turtle” (Chad) Parker, Kendra “ET” (Sarah) Parker,...

Jul 18, 2021

Nancy L. Taylor, 83, of New Plymouth, formerly of Bidwell, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at her sons’ residence in New Plymouth.  She was born April 14, 1938, in Quinwood, West Virginia, daughter of the late James and Cora Hodges Kincaid.  Nancy was the widow of the late Oral Ray Taylor.

She was a retired caretaker...

Jul 17, 2021

Shirley Kay Seckinger, 88, of The Plains, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at The Lindley Inn in The Plains.  She was born October 2, 1932, in Trimble, Ohio, daughter of the late John H. and Maxine Sands Heiser.  Shirley was married for 69 years to the late Hoy J. Seckinger.

She retired as the manager of...

Jul 16, 2021

Martha Jean Newton, 85, of Lancaster, formerly of Nelsonville, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Crestview Manor in Lancaster.  She was born September 28, 1935, in Nelsonville, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald and Maude McManaway Newton.

Martha enjoyed working as a Registered Nurse for many years.  She enjoyed quilting and loved to be out on...

Jul 15, 2021

Kenneth Robert Kirby Jr., 75, of Albany, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his residence.  He was born September 23, 1945, in Gastonia, South Carolina, son of the late Kenneth Robert and Viola Kirby Sr.  Ken was married to Althea Miller Kirby, who survives.

He retired from the Department of Treasury as a programmer and was...

Jul 14, 2021

James S. Darbyshire, 79, of DeBary, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at AdventHealth Fish Memorial Hospital in Orange City, Florida.  He was born March 16, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late James F. and Nellie Esther Allen Darbyshire.  James was married to Connie L. Perry Darbyshire, who survives.

He was a retired distribution...

Jul 14, 2021

Rebecca “Becky” A. Smith, 77, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  She was born July 21, 1943, in Logan, Ohio, daughter of the late Everett and Grace Kuhn Windle.  Becky was married for 54 years to William “Bill” A. Smith, who survives.

She retired from Doctors Hospital in Nelsonville. ...

Jul 13, 2021

David S. McWhorter, 43, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born March 8, 1978, in Chillicothe, son of Brenda McWhorter Collier of McArthur and Donald King of Wellston.

He formerly worked for T and D Thompson in Laurelville.

In addition to his parents, David is...

Jul 13, 2021

Shirley I. Robinette, 85, of Nelsonville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Athens.  She was born November 22, 1935, in Nelsonville, daughter of the late Ralph and Mabel Bingman Williams.  Shirley was the widow of the late Gerald Robinette Sr.

She retired from the Hocking County Treasures office.

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Jul 11, 2021

Ruth H. Collins, 98, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Embassy of Winchester Place in Canal Winchester.  She was born March 22, 1923, in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Homer and Nanny Pitzenberger Harkins.  Ruth was the widow of the late Thomas Maynard Collins.

She worked at the Vinton County Senior Citizens...

Jul 9, 2021

Olan “Turtle” Clyde Wilt, 81, of Londonderry, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  He was born August 23, 1939, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Samuel and Bernice Vickers Wilt.  Turtle was with his life partner for 36 years, Pam Truman, who survives.

He was a retired truck...

Jul 8, 2021

Roxann Ginger Brown, 61, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at her residence.  She was born June 22, 1960, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Maragene Ekey Chesser of Chillicothe and the late Bruce Chesser.  Roxann was married to Charley Foster Brown Jr., who survives.

She was a former 4-H advisor, a former foster parent, Sunday...

Jul 8, 2021

Verona L. A. Catlin, 80, of Logan, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  She was born May 9, 1941, in Battle Lake, Minnesota, daughter of the late Lloyd and Verna Erickson Anderson.

She retired from Walmart in Logan.

Verona is survived by her sons, Larence C. Catlin Jr. of...

Jul 8, 2021

Rolland Roy “Dick” Reichert, 91, of Logan, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  He was born December 12, 1929, in Amherst, Ohio, son of the late Elmer and Anna Mulder Reichert.  Dick was the widow of the late Jean Durham Reichert.

He was a retired crane operator and a United States...

Jul 3, 2021

Donald L. Speakman Jr., 43, of Hamden, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born July 26, 1977, in Pickaway County, Ohio, son of Betty R. Cornwell Speakman and Jack Hedges of Albany.

Donald is survived by his daughters, Tiffany (Ashley Luna) Speakman, Alexus Speakman and Ashlyn Speakman; sister, April...

Jun 28, 2021

Peggy Ann McQuade, 84, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born on January 15, 1937, in New Straitsville, Ohio, daughter of the late Marvin and Erma Mae (Davis) Pierce.  Peggy was the widow of the late Peter Patrick McQuade, Sr.

Peggy retired from Ohio University where she...

Jun 28, 2021

William “Bill” Lowell McNickle, 87, of McArthur, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.  He was born June 19, 1934, in Jackson, Michigan, son of the late Lowell and Laura Boone McNickle.  Bill was married for 63 years to Juanita A. Schuster McNickle, who survives.

He was a retired Vinton County High...

Jun 23, 2021

Charles William Rinehart, Jr., 61, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Grant Hospital in Columbus.  He was born May 15, 1960, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late, Charles William and Martha Ann Sams Rinehart, Sr.

He worked as a handy man.

He is survived by his daughter, Kristin Rinehart of Logan;...