Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Dec 16, 2017

Catherine M. Murphy, 69, of Logan, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.  She was born September 1, 1948 in McArthur, daughter of the late Wilbur and Thelma Props Johnston Murphy. Catherine retired from Hocking Valley Industries and was a devoted member of the Hocking Hills United Methodist Church.  She loved many activities...

Dec 15, 2017

Janice Lynn McKnight, 76, of Nelsonville, ascended to Heaven’s Glory Friday, December 15, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 17, 1941 in Athens County, the daughter of the late Cornelius “Teal” and Letha Storer Wilson.  She was married for 50 years to her loving husband, James E. McKnight, who passed away in...

Dec 12, 2017

Rose Marie Henry, 73, of Chauncey, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus.  She was born July 26, 1944 in Columbia, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Ervin Waddell and the late Malinda Sue Micklewait Williams.  She was married to John Henry, who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by many nieces...

Dec 12, 2017

Daniel Charles France, 63, of Old Hickory, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at The Residence of Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was born March 16, 1954 in Steubenville, Ohio, son of Roberta Payne France of Steubenville, Ohio and the late Osborne Davis France.  Dan was married to Kimberley Fryburger France, who survives.

He retired...

Dec 9, 2017

Diana Lynn Hendricks, 59, of Hamden, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at her residence.  She was born January 7, 1958 in Pomeroy, Ohio, daughter of the late Walter and Irene Reeves Morris.  Diana was the widow of the late Carl Hendricks.

She is survived by her brother, Wallace Morris of Letart Falls, Ohio; sister, Rebecca Runnion...

Dec 7, 2017

Irene Williams, 80, of Creola, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston.  She was born April 17, 1937 in Pikeville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Jesse and Pansy H. Anderson Coleman.  Irene was the widow of the late James Paul Williams.

She retired from the Vinton County Senior Citizens Center in McArthur...

Dec 6, 2017

Robert Lee Bownes, 71, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his residence.  He was born August 15, 1946, son of the late Desmer and Sylvia Norris Bownes. He was married to Brenda Sue Six Bownes, who survives.

He was retired from Logan Clay Products and was a veteran of the United States Army and...

Dec 6, 2017

Jack L. Kieffer, 85, of Buchtel, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born March 15, 1932 in Buchtel, sonof the late Harry and Ruth Newman Kieffer.  Jack was married for 66 years to Phyllis Wright Kieffer, who survives.

He was a machinist for Yorde Machine Shop, a Korean Conflict...

Dec 5, 2017

Vickie L. Hall, 62, of Nelsonville, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  She was born July 15, 1955 in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late James F. and Waveline Simmons Burchfield.  She was married to Mark Hall, Sr., who survives.

She is survived by her sons, Mark (Betsy) Hall, Jr. and Luke...

Dec 4, 2017

Gunner Dunn Muncy, infant son of Ira Kevan Muncy III and Kaitlyn Dunn of McArthur, passed away at birth on Monday, December 4, 2017 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Amy Dunn, Steven Simpkins, Michelle Shuler Burns and Ira Kevin Muncy Jr.; great grandparents, Helen Dimpkins,...

Dec 4, 2017

Richard William Pettet, 57, of McArthur, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017.  He was born July 2, 1960 in New Lexington, Ohio, son of Philip R. and Cora Mae Jividen Pettet of Albany.

Richard was a member of Laborers Union 423, the McArthur VFW and the McArthur Eagles.

In addition to his parents, he is...

Nov 30, 2017

Polly Castle, 84, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her residence.  She was born September 3, 1933 in Paintsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late David and Deliza Van Hoose Jones.  Polly was the widow of the late Clifford Castle.

She is survived by her sons, Anderson Castle of Creola and William J. (Rebecca White)...

Nov 28, 2017

Blanche D. Mowery, 97, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Carlin House in Logan.  She was born October 21, 1920 in Logan, daughter of the late William Edward and Bertha Mowrey Fickel.   Blanche was married for 65 years to the late Luther W. “Luke” Mowery.

She was the former Clerk for the Hocking...

Nov 28, 2017

Karen Kay Voelker, 49, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe.  She was born September 26, 1968 in Athens, Ohio, daughter of Donald Bobo of McArthur and the late Carolyn Perry Powell.

Kay was a former cake maker for Super Valu in McArthur.

In addition to her father, she...

Nov 28, 2017

Donald Dale “Butch” Gearing, 65, of Londonderry, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, with his loving wife by his side.  He was born March 18, 1952 in McArthur, son of the late John Soloman and Ella Mae Cassidy Gearing.  Butch was married for 42 years to Carole Schull Gearing, who survives.

Nov 26, 2017

Rodney W. “Butch” Johnston, 70, of McConnellsville, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth.  He was born October 11, 1947, son of Ernest and Gertrude Locke Johnston.

Butch was a United States Army veteran who served in Vietnam.

He is survived by his children, Rodney (Jenna) Johnston, Samantha (Kevin) Woods...

Nov 25, 2017

Sharon K. Johnson, 72, of Buchtel, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center, The Plains.  She was born June 17, 1945, the daughter of the late Charles Austin Hale and Laura Alice Fitzpatrick Hale.  She was the widow of the late Wilbur C. “Pork” Johnson. Sharon attended the Buchtel United Methodist Church before she went...

Nov 17, 2017

Sharon Araette Coe, 76, of Carbon Hill, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at her residence.  She was born September 3, 1941 in Hocking County, daughter of the late William and Charlotte Harold Seals.  Sharon was the widow of the late Artie Dennis Coe.

She is survived by her son, William Douglas (Kris) Coe of Carbon Hill....

Nov 16, 2017

Evelyn B. Sheets, 79, was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, November 16, 2017.  She was the daughter of the late James Garland Holley and Fern Stump Holley of New Plymouth, Ohio.

Evelyn was born on September 30, 1938 in Carbondale.  She was the eldest of nine children...

Nov 15, 2017

Ernest M. Lanning, 91, of The Plains, was received into the hands of Jesus, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe.  He was born December 25, 1925 in Floodwood, son of the late Clyde and Cynthia Hill Lanning.  He was the widower of the late Eleanor H. Vaido Lanning. Ernest was retired from Ohio University...