Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes
Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.
Judy Lee
Jun 23, 2025
Judy Lee, 79, of Dublin, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Friendship Village of Dublin. She was born on July 24, 1945, in Lake Forest, Illinois, daughter of the late Dr. Arnold R. and Janet (Rutherford) Lee.
Judy is survived by her sister, Stephanie Rishel; nieces, Holly (Jamie) Mason, Kristin (Tom) Shuman, Sarah (Aaron Thomas) Rishel, and Ellen (Tuyen)...
Cathy Rebecca Dial
Jun 20, 2025
Cathy Rebecca Dial, 77, of Zaleski, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, West Virginia. She was born on October 11, 1947, in Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late Arden and Mary Louise (Peyton) Campbell. She was married to the late James Monroe Dial.
Cathy was one of the sweetest ladies you...
Carolyn Sue Cheeseman
Jun 16, 2025
Carolyn Sue Cheeseman, 84 of Nelsonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 16, 2025, after a short stay at the Pickering House. She was born on October 27, 1940, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Garnet (Dixon) Harmon.
Sue retired after 17 years with Goodyear. She loved and enjoyed her grandchildren. She was a long-time...
Wilma Louise York
Jun 14, 2025
Wilma Louise Johnson York went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at her home in Logan, Ohio.
Born in McComas, West Virginia in Mercer County on August 30th, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Johnson and Veda Winesette Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.P....
Emmett Ralston Joy
Jun 14, 2025
Major Emmett Ralston Joy, age 94 of McArthur, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston surrounded by his loving family.
Emmett was born February 1, 1931, in New Cumberland, West Virginia to Emmett Reuben Joy and Garnet Kaylor Joy. A passionate aviator from a young age, he earned his pilot’s license before his driver’s...
John "Jack" Donald Coleman
Jun 12, 2025
On the day of our Lord June 12, 2025, John (Jack) Donald Coleman went to be with Jesus at the age of 95. He was born in Dearborn, Michigan, on April 11, 1930, to Ona Cook Coleman and John Coleman. He and a younger brother were raised by their Great Aunt ‘Rill and Uncle Gilbert McKee on a small farm...
Coletta Marie Stump
Jun 12, 2025
Coletta Marie Stump, 87, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born on July 5, 1937, daughter of the late Ralph K. and Garnet (Parks) Poling. She was married to the late James C. Stump.
Coletta was a loving mom and grandma. She was a 1956 graduate of Logan High School...
Amos L. Bailey
Jun 10, 2025
Amos L. Bailey, 74, of Coolville, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at his home. Amos was born on August 16, 1950, in Nelsonville, to the late Donald L. and Charlotte (Dowler) Bailey. He was married to Brenda (Lee) Bailey, who survives.
Amos was lovingly called “Uncle Moose” by his family, who he adored. He served in the U.S. Army...
Shirley Ann Russell
Jun 9, 2025
Shirley Ann Russell, 82, of The Plains, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on November 7, 1942, in Athens, the daughter of the late Paul E. and Florence (Cagg) Linton of Nelsonville. Shirley graduated from Buchtel High School in 1960 and had been employed by the Athens Mental Health Center, Doctors...
Cecil Duane Craig
Jun 7, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the peaceful passing of Cecil Duane Craig on June 7, 2025, at the age of 74. He will be forever remembered for his witty personality and his love of fast cars and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Cecil was born on April 30, 1951, in McArthur, the son of the late Earl and...
Dante John Carter
Jun 1, 2025
Dante John Carter, 40, of Nelsonville, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Dante was born on February 14, 1985, to the late Renee J. Carter, two minutes after his big brother, Dwayne. Dante sadly fell into a coma in July of 2022 after suffering a stroke.
Throughout his life, especially when he was young, Dante was frequently called Dwayne and...
Sharon Lee Woltz
May 28, 2025
Sharon Lee Woltz, 80, of Londonderry, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Ohio Hospice, Columbus. She was born on December 14, 1944, in McArthur, the daughter of the late Lyman and Mary Lorraine (McCloud) Smith. Sharon was the widow of the late James Larry Woltz.
Sharon enjoyed her family, gardening, and going to church. She was a member of...
Loisene Hoy
May 28, 2025
Loisene Hoy, 91, of Creola, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1934, in Vinton County, the daughter of the late Carol and Pearl (Harvey) Bowen.
Loisene was the former Vinton County Clerk of Courts. She loved genealogy and was active with the Vinton County Historical Society and wrote 2 books on...
Donald Orville Hoellrich
May 23, 2025
Donald Orville Hoellrich, 87, of Rockbridge, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Donald was born on July 10, 1937, on the family farm, the son of the late Orville and Edith (LaGorin) Hoellrich. He was married in 1964 to Judith (Geithman) Hoellrich, who survives.
Donald graduated from high school in 1955. He attended Bowling...
Harold Eugene Ringhiser
May 20, 2025
Harold Eugene Ringhiser, 69, of Lancaster, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Harold was born on August 3, 1955, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Charles and Ellen (Shultz) Ringhiser.
Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Harold lived at LG Serenity Care Home for over 20 years, which...
Lawrence "Larry" R. Messenger
May 20, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” R. Messenger, 62, of New Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 12, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Jack Lawrence Messenger and Helen Brockman Messenger Bagant.
Larry is survived by his daughter, Shasta (Jonthan) Waugh of Jackson; grandchildren, Madison and Jackson Waugh; former companion and mother of his daughter,...
Jerry Joe Oiler
May 20, 2025
Jerry Joe Oiler, 83, of McArthur, passed away on Tuesday, May 20,2025, at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark. Jerry was born on September 7, 1941, in Nelsonville. Jerry was married to Judith (Doyle) Oiler who survives.
Jerry was a Nelsonville High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Jerry worked many years for the Nelsonville York...
Betty Laverne Trowbridge
May 17, 2025
Betty L. Trowbridge, 100, of Thornville, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark. She was born on March 9, 1925, in Longstreth, the daughter of the late William and Mable (Brooker) Justice. She was the widow of the late William Trowbridge.
Betty was a graduate of Carbon Hill High School. Betty loved shopping and she also...
Timothy Allen Peoples
May 13, 2025
Timothy Allen Peoples, 47, of McArthur, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born on December 11, 1977, in Athens, the son of the late Kenneth L. Peoples Sr. and Charlene (Coleman) Peoples.
Timothy was a tough and loving father who would do anything for them or for anyone else. He loved going mudding, hunting, and...
Travis Cameron James
May 12, 2025
Travis Cameron James, 46, of Logan, passed away at his home on Monday, May 12, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1978, in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Kathleen (Martin) James-Wiblin and the late Lyle James. Travis was married to Staci (Jeffers) James on August 12, 2000, who survives.
Travis was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed turkey and deer...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.