Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Jul 6, 2020

Michael David Derr, 51, of Logan, son of David and Margie Derr, was born November 11, 1968.  He passed away peacefully on July 6, 2020, with his sister by his side. Michael fought a long courageous battle with an infectious disease for 17 months and is now at peace. Michael proudly served his country and was a veteran of...

Jul 5, 2020

Mary J. McAfee, 89, of Logan, passed away peacefully at her residence, Sunday, July 5, 2020.  She was born September 2, 1930, in Hocking County, daughter of the late Howard and Hazel McLaughlin Trowbridge.  Mary was married for 53 years to the late Charles O. McAfee.

She was a member of the Hocking Hills United Methodist Church,...

Jul 5, 2020

Adair L. “Kippy” Schaffer, 71, of Nelsonville, Ohio passed away Sunday July 5, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 5, 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of the late Robert Weber and Genevieve Yonkers Schaffer. After graduating from Flintstone High School, in Flintstone, Maryland, Kippy moved to Columbus, Ohio where she earned a BA in English and...

Jul 3, 2020

Sandra K Hall, of Orient, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, July 3rd, 2020. Born September 9 th , 1941 in Nelsonville, Ohio to Darus and Ruth Shaw.  She was preceded by both parents and husband, James D Hall (Orient).

Survived by sons Jeff Baker (Reynoldsburg) Scott Baker (Reynoldsburg) David Hall ( Orient) Granddaughters Erin...

Jul 3, 2020

Nellie Mae Miller, 81, of Logan, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020, at Logan Care and Rehabilitation Center in Logan.  She was born October 18, 1938, in Hocking County, daughter of the late Emil Huffer and Esther Marie Six Wilson.  Nellie was the widow of the late Clifford Frederick Miller.

She attended Bible Holiness Church in Bremen....

Jul 1, 2020

Robert Lee Carpenter, 84, of New Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his residence.  He was born March 8, 1936 in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Rothbe F. and Sylvia Walkenswanz Carpenter.  Robert was married to the late Agnes Willingham Carpenter.

He retired from Buckeye Automatic and was a farmer and timberman.  Robert...

Jun 30, 2020

April B. Elick, 60, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  She was born April 9, 1960, in Logan, Ohio, daughter of the late Richard and Alice Palmer Barnhart.  April was married to Terry L. Elick, who survives.

She is survived by her son, William J. (Janet) Barnett II...

Jun 30, 2020

Mary Helen McClain, 86, of Nelsonville, passed away Tuesday June 30, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 31, 1934 in Nelsonville, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter E. and Ollie B. Lowry Wolfe.  She was married for 65 years to the late Edgar Forde “Pete” McClain who passed away in 2018.

She was a...

Jun 29, 2020

Cheryl N. Carsey-Conner, 73, of Stockport, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, at her residence.  She was born January 22, 1947, in Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late Lloyd Edward and Helen Marie Kinsey Dunnington.    Cheryl was married for 12 years to David R. Conner, who survives.

She retired from Hocking Technical College and was a...

Jun 29, 2020

Ellen Louise “Sis” Mitchell, 63, of Amesville, passed away Monday June 29, 2020 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born February 21, 1957 in Euclid, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert James and Ethel Jean Archbold Federer.  She was married to the late William Lee Mitchell Sr. who preceded her in death

Jun 28, 2020

Robin Jay Barney, 48, of Creola, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born February 16, 1972 in Fayette County, Ohio, son of Roger D. Barney of Creola and Sally Armentrout Palmore of Columbus.  Robin was married to Maureen Spaniol Barney of Mt. Sterling, who survives.

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Jun 28, 2020

Leslie “Red” R. Graves, 75, of Ray, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  He was born January 16, 1945, in Ray, Ohio, son of the late Pearley L. and Bertha L. Tennant Graves.  Red was married for 56 years to Brenda G. Gearing Graves, who survives.

He was a retired...

Jun 27, 2020

Raymond Edward Graham, 61, of Nelsonville, passed away on Saturday June 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 15, 1958 in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of the late Arthur Raymond and Theda Lucille Thomas Graham.

He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal...

Jun 25, 2020

Connie Marie Pickett, 56, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.  She was born October 21, 1963, in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul Sterling and Wilma Jean Williams Harris.  Connie was married for 31 years to Michael Raymond Pickett, who survives.

She is survived by her sons, James...

Jun 22, 2020

Brandon Earnest Gussler, 26, of Hamden, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020, at his residence.  He was born March 10, 1994, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.  He was the son of the late Jack E. and Rita P. Stuart Gussler.

Brandon graduated from Vinton County High School and worked for Nelson Tree Service.

He is...

Jun 18, 2020

Grady DeWitt “Skip” Sholar, 72, of Nelsonville, entered the arms of Jesus Thursday, June 18, 2020.  He was born February 14, 1948, in Miami, Florida, son of the late Willard and Mary Hollingsworth Sholar.  Skip was married to Stacie Slassmire Sholar, who survives.

He was a master Mason and a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran....

Jun 18, 2020

Betty R. McGlothlin, 85, of Logan, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2020.   She was born December 2, 1934, in Perry County, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert and Delphia Bowland Sheets.  Betty was the widow of the late Cecil R. McGlothlin.

She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Logan, was...

Jun 11, 2020

Chad Eugene Cosgray, 25, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Athens, Ohio.  He was born January 13, 1995 in Shelby, Ohio, son of Shannon Lee Cosgray of Logan and Samantha Sue Edwards Kliewer of Wellston.  Chad was married to Lindsay Renee Patrick Cosgray, who survives.

He worked for Herbie’s Towing and Recovery...

Jun 10, 2020

Virginia Mae Byers, 92, of Londonderry, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born December 5, 1927, in Vinton County, daughter of the late Arch B. and Eva V. Brown Herron.  Virginia was the widow of the late Gerald “Cotton” Leo Byers, who passed away January 15, 2019.  They were married...

Jun 8, 2020

Freda M. Woodruff, 73, of McArthur, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020, at Four Winds Community in Jackson.  She was born January 29, 1947, in Obetz, Ohio, daughter of the late Claude and Florie Lowe Woodruff.

Freda formerly worked at Vinton Industries.

She is survived by her son, Michael K. Woodruff of Hamden, sister-in-law, Mary...