Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Apr 11, 2017

James Allen Riffle, 63, of Willow Wood, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Abby Shire Place Nursing Home in Gallia County.  He was born May 31, 1953, son of Sarah L. Andrews Riffle of McArthur and the late George D. Riffle.

James was a truck driver and a Vietnam Era Navy Veteran.

In addition...

Apr 10, 2017

Martha Mae Mulhern, 75, of McArthur, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at her residence.  She was born April 23, 1941 in Vinton County, daughter of the late Clyde and Mabel Andrews West.

Mae was a member of the McArthur Eagles AERIE #2279 and was an avid Vinton County Viking sports fan.  For 20 years, she was...

Apr 8, 2017

Dewayne E. Martin, 53, of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Nelsonville.  He was born November 12, 1963, in Nelsonville, son of the late Ted and Martha Bruce Martin. He is survived by sisters, Sheryl (Jim) Davis, Cindy Lax both of Nelsonville and Sheila (Russ) Barnhart of Hollister; brothers, Teddy (Becky) Martin of Millfield, Jerry Martin of...

Apr 6, 2017

Judith Ann Montgomery, 79, of Nelsonville, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at her residence.  She was born November 23, 1937 in Nelsonville, Ohio, daughter of the late Jack and Lucille Warren Monk.  She was the widow of the late Roy Montgomery. Judith is survived by dear friend and loving companion, Paul Hickman of the residence; son, Mike (Linda)...

Apr 1, 2017

Rickey J. Stivison, 60, of Logan, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  He was born August 24, 1956 in Logan, son of the late Herbert and M. Lucille Cable Stivison.  Rickey was married for 41 years to his loving wife and best friend, Beverly Oblinger Stivison, who survives.

He was...

Mar 31, 2017

Lewis E. Hawk, 64, of McArthur, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence.  He was born August 19, 1952 in Columbus, son of the late William Robert and Cleo May Ginn Hawk Sr.  Lewis was married to Terry Farmer Hawk, who survives.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

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Mar 29, 2017

Rosella Harris, 88, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Logan Health Care Center in Logan.  She was born April 28, 1928 in Monday Creek, Ohio, daughter of the late Walter and Flossie Erb Brooks.  Rosella was the widow of the late Melvin Harris.

In her spare time, she thoroughly enjoyed crocheting.

Rosella...

Mar 28, 2017

Paul Carlton Cecil Jr., 58, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born February 27, 1959 in Charleston, West Virginia, son of Frances R. (McVey) Cecil of Allensville and the late Paul Carlton Cecil Sr.  Paul was married to Diane (Luster) Cecil, who survives.

He retired as the...

Mar 27, 2017

Retired K9 Dooley went across the rainbow bridge Monday, March 27th 2017 at 5:30 PM. He became acutely ill as a result of his existing cancer and was taken to the Mt. Zion Animal Clinic. Dooley died peacefully with Lt. Bowden, Tonya, and his dear friend Chris Gill at his side.

Dooley was born on November 30...

Mar 27, 2017

Keith Scott Woodard, 52, of McArthur, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at his residence.  He was born February 19, 1965 in Chillicothe, son of Vera L. Dunkle Woodard of Circleville and the late Albert F. Woodard.

Keith was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the McArthur VFW Post #5299 and...

Mar 25, 2017

Jerrie F. Smith, 85, of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 12, 1931 in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Leslie and Tessie Ervin Cavanaugh.  She was married to Donald R. Smith Sr., who survives, for 54 years. Jerrie had a warm, inviting smile and everyone...

Mar 23, 2017

James S. White Jr., 73, of Logan, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1943, in Ambridge, Pennsylvania son of late James S. and Ethel Watenpool White Sr. He was married to his beloved wife, Bonnie E. Jones White who survives.

He owned and operated White’s BP and prior to...

Mar 22, 2017

Brenda Joyce Smith, 70, of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born September 17, 1946 in Ross County, daughter of Lila Janet Kermon Fries of Richmondale and the late Kenneth Wayne Fries.  Joyce was the widow of the late Dr. Charles Smith.

Joyce was a retired Vinton...

Mar 20, 2017

Raymond “Ray” Edward Leonard, 75, of Logan, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Logan Health Care Center in Logan.  He was born July 6, 1941 in Logan, son of the late Arthur Raymond and Elsie B. Collins Leonard.

Ray was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in good standing with the congregation in Logan, Ohio and worked for...

Mar 19, 2017

Ronald D. Barnett, 64, of Hamden, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born June 7, 1952 in Vinton County, son of Darcus Ousley Barnett of Hamden and the late Guy E. Barnett.  Ronald was married to Pauline Barnett, who survives.

He was a retired sawmiller....

Mar 14, 2017

Elsie I. Brown, 91, of Logan, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 14, 2017.  She was born September 30, 1925 in Hocking County, daughter of the late Raymond B. and Gladys Weaver Blackstone.  Elsie was the widow of the late Harold R. Brown.

She was a homemaker and an avid quilter.  Elsie was a...

Mar 13, 2017

Ronald E. Stivison, 88, of Logan, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.   He was born September 22, 1928 in Hocking County, son of the late Herbert and Ethel Helber Stivison.  Ronald was married to the late Janet Ansel Stivison.

He retired from Kaiser Aluminum in Newark and was a Korean Conflict...

Mar 10, 2017

Shane Steven Leasure, 35, of Logan, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at his residence.  He was born April 18, 1981 in Lancaster, son of Steven C. Leasure and Becky Cottrill Leasure, both of Logan.

Shane enjoyed life and never met a stranger.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Sarah...

Mar 8, 2017

Marjorie Ann Stevens, 81, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her residence.  She was born May 7, 1935 in Creola, daughter of the late Lester and Eddice Norris Faulkner.  Marjorie was married to William D. Stevens, who survives.

She was a retired school bus driver for Canton City School District and a member of...

Mar 7, 2017

Tanya Lee Howe, 72, of New Marshfield, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born April 20, 1944 in Athens, daughter of the late Gerald D. (Thelma) Priser and mother, Mary Elizabeth Alexander Priser.

She was a 1962 graduate of Nelsonville High School. She was a retired secretary for the...