Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Mar 22, 2021

Robert E. “Bob” Swaim, 60, of Hamden, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at his residence.  He was born November 4, 1960, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Raymond Eugene and Beverly Mae Breeze Swaim.  Bob was married to the late Pamela Sue Ebert Swaim.

Bob was a self-employed roofer who was a jack of all...

Mar 20, 2021

Pamela Mae Gillman, 59, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born May 25, 1961, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, daughter of Shirley Mae Heiney Doherty of McArthur and the late Glen Eugene Doherty.

Pam is survived by her sons, Jerry “B.J.” Doherty of Vinton County, Scott (Carolyn)...

Mar 20, 2021

Charles G. Harper, 74, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Community Hospice Care in Ashland, Kentucky.  He was born October 21, 1946, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Glenneth and Marjorie Tatman Harper.

Charlie formerly owned Charlie Harpers Excavating Business in McArthur was a former Vinton County Jackson Township Trustee and was...

Mar 12, 2021

Mollie Marilyn Athey, 92, of Logan, passed away Friday March 12, 2021 at her residence.  She was born August 4, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Jacob and Gladys Paxton Fisher.

She was a retired Supervisor, for over 25 years, at Western Electric in Columbus.  Life member of VFW, #9473 in Reynoldsburg; and member of...

Mar 11, 2021

Jean Ann Mundy, 80, of Logan, passed away Thursday March 11, 2021 at her residence.  She was born April 13, 1940 in Lancaster, Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond Claffey and Myrtle Barkley Gaskey.  She was married to the late Derald Mundy, who preceded her in death.

She was a member of Baptist Churches, and enjoyed being...

Mar 11, 2021

Stephanie Lee Baker, 71, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  She was born January 17, 1950, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

No services will be held.  Arrangements are by Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur.

Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardaras.com

Mar 10, 2021

George Edward Hedges Sr., 68, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at his residence.  He was born January 28, 1953, in Logan, Ohio, son of Delores W. Lindsey Hedges of Logan and the late George M. Hedges.  George was married to Donna J. Oliver Hedges, who survives.

He retired from Huntley Trucking in New Plymouth....

Mar 8, 2021

Joan Smith, 89, who, along with her husband, founded, owned, and operated The Coffee Cup restaurant, passed away peacefully at her home in Parkersburg, WV surrounded by her adoring family and her special little angel Kinsley on March 8th.

Joan began her life in the beautiful hills of Clay County West Virginia on June 11, 1931.  In...

Mar 6, 2021

Robert L. Bowlby, 92, of Logan, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  He was born November 27, 1928, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Charles E. and Thelma “Bess” Hood Bowlby.  Robert was married to the late Doris J. Farley Bowlby.

He retired from Sanese Services in Columbus, formerly delivered...

Mar 3, 2021

David Kevin Lehman, 65, of Nelsonville, passed away Wednesday March 3, 2021 at Kimes Nursing Home in Athens.  He was born February 29, 1956 in Nelsonville, Ohio, the son of Darrell W. Lehman Sr. of Nelsonville and the late Erma Pancake Lehman.  He was married to the late Julene S. “Julie” Moore Lehman, and she passed away in 2012....

Mar 1, 2021

Daniel Joseph Griffith, 77, of Logan, passed away Monday March 1, 2021 at his residence.  He was born June 24, 1943, son of the late Herbert “Jack” and Gladys Johnson Griffith.  He was married to the late Margaret Ann Harmon Griffith, for 47 years, and she passed away in 2013.

He was a retired Welder and worked...

Feb 21, 2021

David Shelby, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 21st, 2021.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, David and Rena Shelby (Gladman), his sister Edith (Shelby) Burkitt, and his loving wife, and best friend, Vickie Shelby.

He is survived by his son, David Shelby Jr, his daughter, Jackie Shelby,...

Feb 19, 2021

Jennie Ruth Colegrove, 82, of McArthur, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, at her residence.  She was born October 23, 1938, in Jackson, Ohio, daughter of the late William B. and Margaret Moore Boyd.  Jennie was married to the late Harvey T. Colegrove.

She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Delaney of Radcliff; granddaughter, Tonya (Stan Tackett)...

Feb 17, 2021

Michael A. Hopstetter, 56, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Ohio State East Hospital in Columbus.  He was born May 19, 1964, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Donald and Lois Harris Hopstetter.

He was a travel agent, a member of New Connections Worship Center in Lancaster and the Logan Moose Lodge.

Feb 17, 2021

Albert Huse Betts, 85, of McArthur, formerly of Circleville, was born on September 21,1935 in Saltcreek Township.  He was the son of Almira Cleo Butcher and Edward Harland Betts. Albert had fond memories of lettering in track and a school trip to New York City before graduating from Saltcreek High School.

In 1955 he married Marylou McCain...

Feb 16, 2021

Claude M. Warren, 81, of Nelsonville, passed away Tuesday February 16, 2021 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.  He was born May 17, 1939 in Haydenville, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Mabel Warren.  He was married to the late Patricia S. Poling Warren, for 53 years, and she passed away in 2014.

He was...

Feb 14, 2021

Dannie Mark Devol passed peacefully in his home on February 14, 2021 at the age of 95. Born on February 2, 1926, in Carbon Hill, Ohio, Dannie was the tenth of twelve children born to John Roscoe Devol and Canny Belle Devol (Sweazy).

The son of a coal miner and homemaker, Dannie learned very young that hard...

Feb 11, 2021

Thomas Dale “Tom” McDonald, 84, of Buchtel, passed away Thursday February 11, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 29, 1936 in Athens County, Ohio, the son of the late Edward Clay and Hattie Mae Barrell McDonald.  He was married to the love of his life, Barbara F. Bond McDonald, for 59 years,...

Feb 10, 2021

The evening of February 10, 2021, the heavens opened up and the angels escorted their newest friend, Raymond K. Thomas, to his forever home. Ray was born on October 26, 1946 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Ernest (Hook) and Irene Thomas. Ray (Gabby) had two siblings: his older sister, Jan (Nib), and his little brother, Ron (Hot Rod). Ray attended...

Feb 10, 2021

Larry Lee Lemon, 81, of Logan, passed away Wednesday February 10, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.  He was born May 21, 1939 in Hocking County, Ohio, son of the late Chester Lee and Eva Dean Lemon.

He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator, and was a member of Aurora Lodge, F&AM #48, Portsmouth, Ohio.