Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes
Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.
Sergeant First Class Brandon Kyle Hickey
May 19, 2026
Brandon Kyle Hickey, 34, of Horizon City, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2026. He was born on September 12, 1991, in Lancaster, Ohio, Brandon was a joyful spirit who loved spending time with friends and family. Known for his friendly nature, he never met a stranger. Brandon was an empathetic person who absorbed everything around him and helped everyone...
Nyla F. Holdren
May 29, 2026
Nyla F. Holdren, 97, of Londonderry, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. She was born October 30, 1928, in Ray, Ohio, daughter of the late Cloyd O. and Leafa C. Duffy Timmons. Nyla was the widow of the late George O. Holdren.
She retired from Vinton County Schools as the Junior High Secretary in Allensville,...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Lynn Teal
May 28, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Lynn Teal, 69, of Nelsonville, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born on June 16, 1956, the daughter of the late Clarabelle (Campbell) Edwards and Jack L. Edwards. She was married to Gerry Teal who survives.
Jackie was a loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, great grandma, aunt, and friend. She loved...
Connie Lynn Speelman
May 23, 2026
Connie L. Speelman, 69, of Logan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Lanfair Center, Lancaster, Ohio. Connie was born September 18, 1956, in Logan, Ohio to the late John Wilkinson and Shirley (Keefer) Wilkinson.
Surviving are her children, Mark (Sabrina) Keels and Calen Keels Sr; and 6 grandchildren, Alex (Chezney) Keels, Gavin Keels, Erica Keels, Theresa Keels, Calen Keels...
Dana Lee Anderson
May 22, 2026
Dana Lee Anderson, 88, of New Palestine, Indiana, formerly of The Plains, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Woodland Terrace, New Palestine. Dana was born on October 3, 1937, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Basil and Myrtle (Robinette) Mourne. She was married to the late John William Anderson.
Dana earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Graceland College in...
Lloyd Robert "Monk" Wallace Jr.
May 20, 2026
Lloyd Robert “Monk” Wallace Jr., 77, of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. Llyod was born on November 25, 1948, in Lorain, the son of the late Lloyd R. and Mildred B. (Crisp) Wallace Sr. Lloyd was married for 32 years to Dee Riley who survives.
Lloyd retired from General Electric and also worked...
Betty Alice Cook
May 18, 2026
Betty Alice Cook, 85, of Nelsonville, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on March 21, 1941, in Aurora, Indiana, to the late Warren A. and Maybelle K. (Glab) Robinette.
Betty enjoyed the simple pleasures and found great joy in the little things life had to offer. She loved sitting on the front porch swing,...
Shirley "Sis" Gail Stone
May 17, 2026
Shirley Gail “Sis” Stone, 79, of Dundas, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her residence. She was born October 12, 1946, in Pedro, Ohio, daughter of the late Perry Richard and Marjorie Louise Ross Brumfield Sr.
She graduated from McArthur High School in 1964 and from Holzer School of Nursing in 1967, beginning a dedicated career as a registered intensive...
James "Jim" Harrison Runyon
May 17, 2026
James “Jim” Harrison Runyon, 67, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio. He was born May 15, 1959, in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of Barbara Dearing Runyon of Nelsonville and the late Harrison Runyon. Jim was married to Teresa Ann Burley Runyon, who survives.
He was a devoted member of Little Tavie Church in...
Sandra Kay Hamm Moore
May 15, 2026
Sandra Kay Hamm Moore, 79, of Logan, passed into the arms of Jesus Friday, May 15, 2026, at Grant Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born February 16, 1947, in Newark, Ohio, daughter of the late Woodrow Jackson and Emmoline Louise Cooling Winegardner.
Sandy was a member of People’s Church and Antioch Alliance Church in Logan. She was looking...
G. Scott Williams
May 13, 2026
G. Scott Williams, 63, of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at his residence with his wife of 35 years, Shelly, by his side. Scott was born July 24, 1962, in Delaware, Ohio to the late Harry Williams and Sherrie (Gatton) Williams.
Scott was known for writing and singing songs when he was not playing his guitar. He loved...
Roy "Sambo" Harman Seitz
May 6, 2026
Roy “Sambo” Harman Seitz, 84, of McArthur, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 9, 1941, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Chester Ray and Ruth Mae Inboden Seitz Sr.
Sambo retired from Alcoa in Chillicothe and was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed being in...
Gale Eugene Strawn
May 4, 2026
Gale Eugene Strawn, 86, of New Straitsville, passed away at his home on Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1939, in Junction City, the son of the late Maxine Householder. He was married for 36 years to the late Constance “Connie” Sue (Dunn) Strawn.
Gale was a lifelong coal miner, working for Star Mining and retiring from...
Lisa Ann Vinka
Apr 28, 2026
Lisa Ann Vinka, 60, of Westerville, formerly of Logan, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Mount Carmel St. Ann's, in Westerville. Lisa was born on October 1, 1965, in Nelsonville, the daughter of Jim and Diane (Kieffer) Davis. She was married to Bill Vinka who survives.
Lisa was a 1984 graduate of Logan High School. She was a loving...
Baby Adolph
Apr 26, 2026
On Thursday, April 23, 2026 Heaven got a little brighter when God called Baby Adolph home. God’s little Angel leaves behind his parents, Robert Adolph and Alexis Mathews; a brother, Zachary Adolph; two sisters, Kynlee and Autumn Adolph; grandparents, Dennis and Heather Baker; and aunt, Aliyah “Lee Lee” Baker.
Baby Adolph was preceded in death by an infant sister, Ayla Adolph.
Arrangements...
William Dean Howard
Apr 23, 2026
William Dean Howard, 96, of Nelsonville, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Kimes Nursing and Rehab. Dean was born November 24, 1929, in Nelsonville in the farm house he grew up in, to the late Edward Howard and Faye Barstow Howard. Dean was a proud Army Veteran who protected our Country during the Korean Conflict.
He attended Nelsonville Wesleyan Church....
Bill Marcum
Apr 22, 2026
Bill Marcum, 82, of Allensville, passed away on April 22, 2026.
Born on February 6, 1944, in Crum, West Virginia, Bill’s life was a testament to hard work, perseverance, and heart. From humble beginnings, he built a life defined by determination, becoming a successful business owner of Fujiyama’s Restaurant. His journey was one he often shared, reminiscing about the past and...
Lois "Sis" Clowes Lupher
Apr 19, 2026
Lois “Sis” Clowes Lupher, 67, of Buchtel, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Sis was born on September 19, 1958, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Walter Kenny and Della Louise (Snyder) Clowes.
Sis is survived by her children, Stacy Simmons and Jack Simmons; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters, Debbie (Mike) White of Buchtel and Jeri (Max) Moran...
Robert Joseph Cassady II
Apr 17, 2026
Robert J. Cassady II, passed away on April 17, 2026, after a courageous 14‑year battle with cancer. He was born on May 14, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, and lived his life with quiet strength, kindness, humor, and a deep love for his family.
Bob dedicated much of his life to teaching and coaching. He was a woodshop teacher at Circleville, Berne...
Frances Garlene Nixon
Apr 16, 2026
Frances Garlene Nixon, 93, of Wellston, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. She was born on October 11, 1932, in Greenfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late John Solomon and Hazel Cloe (Fee) Gearing. Frances was the widow of Roy Wilson Nixon.
Frances was a member of the Allensville Church of Christ in Christian...
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