Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Dec 16, 2023

John David Adamczak, 53, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his residence.  He was born April 7, 1970, in Lakewood, New Jersey, son of the late Walter Ray Adamczak and Gloria Lopilato.

John enjoyed going to the beach and being with his family and friends.  He was known as the life of the party...

Dec 8, 2023

Brenda Lee Robinette, 62, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. Brenda was born November 18, 1961, in Athens, the daughter of the late Gilbert Pearl and Mary Bell (Radcliff) Cooper Sr.  She was the widow of the late Terry Lee Robinette.

Brenda worked as a seamstress at various places.  ...

Dec 7, 2023

Patricia A. Ghuman, 84, of Logan, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  She was born October 11, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late John Curtis and Marie Johnson Davis.

She retired from the Ohio Department of Taxation and was a strong believer in God and the Methodist faith.  ...

Dec 7, 2023

James “Kool or Jimmy” Davis, 68, of Nelsonville, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home.  He was born October 7, 1955, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Reese L. and Geraldine (Nelson-Rutter) Davis. He was married for 46 years to Sheryl (Martin) Davis who survives.

Jimmy worked for 40 + years in the...

Dec 7, 2023

Joanne “Jody” Taborn, 83, of Hamden, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at her home.  She was born October 8, 1940, to the late Russel and Bernice Brown Barnett.

Jody was a very loving and kind person.  She loved to paint, sew and read her bible.  Jody also loved her family and was very much the...

Dec 6, 2023

Jeannie S. Thompson, 51, of Ray, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born May 10, 1972, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Dale Vernon and Mary Louise Speakman Thompson.

She is survived by her brother, Vernon Dale Thompson of Ray; sister, Julie F. (Mike) Masters of...

Dec 6, 2023

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Pyett, 75, of Nelsonville, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at her residence.  She was born June 18, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Clistia Pack Denney.  Sandy was married for 57 years to Charles H. Pyett, who survives.

Sandy has always been a mother and caregiver to her...

Dec 6, 2023

John L. Mace Sr., 62, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.  John was born January 1, 1961, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Lloyd R. and Pearl M. (Stover) Mace. He was married to Ruby Mae (Coey) Mace who survives.

John was a member of the Athens American Legion Post 21.  He and...

Dec 6, 2023

Betty Ann Wells, 85, of McConnelsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Riverside Landing.  She was born February 2, 1938, in Grafton, West Virginia, to the late William K. and Freda Clair (Carper) Wagner.

Betty was a graduate of Ames-Bern High School.  She previously worked at Burr Oak Lodge.  She had a kind heart and...

Dec 1, 2023

Linda L. Jordan, 75, of Logan, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023, at OSU East Hospital, Columbus. She was surrounded by loved ones, listening to her favorite music. She was born March 13, 1948, in Logan, the daughter of the late Charles Edward Staten and June (Higgins) Staten. She was the widow of the late John Robert...

Nov 27, 2023

Pastor Thomas Spradlin Jr., 69, of Creola, fell asleep and woke in the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 27th, 2023.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose only desires in life were to please Jesus and prepare for his family’s future.  His passing has left a huge hole in the hearts of his family.

Nov 26, 2023

Carole Jean (Schull) Gearing, age 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at approximately 12:51 pm at Four Winds Nursing Home following an extensive battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Carole was married to Butch Gearing, the love of her life, for 42 years, who precedes her in death.  She was also...

Nov 25, 2023

Joseph E. Nicholson, 83, of The Plains, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Doctors Hospital, Columbus. Joseph was born January 7, 1940, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Joseph G. and Helen (Skivers) Nicholson.

Joseph was a graduate of Chauncey High School. He retired as a carpenter after over 28 years with KCI Construction...

Nov 23, 2023

Sherman Kinder (1959 - 2023)

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Sherman Woodrow “Woody” Kinder, of McArthur.  He passed on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, November 23 at the age of 64 surrounded by family.

He is survived by his mother, Donna...

Nov 22, 2023

Jessie Marie (Davis) Campbell, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and loved ones on November 22, 2023, surrounded by love at the Inn at Sharon Brooke, Newark, Ohio. Jessie was born September 3, 1937, in Nelsonville, Ohio as one of ten children to David W. and Mildred Mae (Buck) Davis.

She was a graduate...

Nov 18, 2023

Robert L. Conklin “Bob”, 77, of Lancaster, died November 18, 2023, at The Pickering House in Lancaster, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 26, 1946, in Marion, Ohio, the son of LeRoy and Geneva Conklin, both deceased.

Bob was a 1964 graduate of Harding High School and a 1973 graduate of The...

Nov 13, 2023

Frances Mae Inboden, 101, of Logan, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at Embassy of Logan.  She was born June 11, 1922, in Hocking County, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Christine Gottke Grove.  Frances was the widow of the late Harles V. Inboden.

She was formerly employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Logan...

Nov 9, 2023

Connie Lynn Monroe, 53, of Logn, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born March 5, 1970, in Nelsonville, the daughter of Gary Wayne and Diana Lynn (Welch) Phillips of Athens.

Connie was a manager at McDonald’s in Logan. She was a selfless friend and mother – grandmother to everyone. Connie lived her life for...

Nov 3, 2023

Christopher Allen “Block” Morrow, 67, of McArthur, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at his residence.  He was born September 27, 1956, in Logan, son of Delbert E. “Gene” Morrow and the late Patricia L. Crow Morrow.

He worked as a truck driver for Glandon Logging and Lumber Company and enjoyed hiking with his dog, Bama.

Nov 2, 2023

Richard Lee Elliott, 77, of Nelsonville, passed away on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens. Born August 14, 1946, in Logan, Ohio, Richard was the son of the late Harry and Rose (Fugitt) Elliott. He is survived by his wife Connie (Priser) Elliott.

Rich retired from Goodyear in Logan. He was a 1964 graduate of...