Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

May 12, 2014

Frances M. Kelly, 96, of Nelsonville, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born December 25, 1917 in Nelsonville, daughter of the late Roy and Edna Hampton Barron. Frances was the widow of the late Thomas Jarden Kelly. She graduated from Nelsonville High School in 1935 and was a member of Faith...

May 12, 2014

Juanita Parsley, 81, of Logan, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at The Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born April 28, 1933 in Mingo County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Walter and Rosa Canterberry Dillon. Juanita was the widow of the late John Parsley. She retired from Rocky Shoes and Boots in Nelsonville and was a member...

May 11, 2014

Vaundella June Fouty, 86, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Hicking Creek Nursing Home in The Plains. She was born February 17, 1928 in Nelsonville, daughter of the late Mahlon and Averil Birge Lanning. Vaundella was the widow of the late James Robert “Bob” Fouty. She retired from Goodyear in Logan and was a member of...

May 8, 2014

Dr. Reuben C. Flores, 72, of Nelsonville, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born November 6, 1941, in the Philippines, son of the late Pedro Flores and Maternidad Cortez Flores. He was married to Norma Alvarez Flores, who survives. Dr. Flores was a local family physician for many years. He was...

May 8, 2014

Donna Y. Ellinger, 79, of Athens, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Laurels of Athens. She was born March 27, 1935 in Carbondale, the daughter of the late Clarence and Addie Penney Smart. She was the widow of the late Carl Ellinger. Donna retired from Goodyear and was a member of the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ...

May 4, 2014

Howard Duane Peters, 71, of Albany, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born December 10, 1942 in Tiffin, Ohio, son of the late Ralph R. and Adeline Turner Peters.  Howard was married to Ebba Florea Peters, who survives.

He retired from General Dynamics in Lima, Ohio and was a...

May 4, 2014

Richard A. “Dick” Loudner, 73, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at his residence.  He was born January 3, 1941 in Athens, son of the late Fred and Goldie Smith Loudner.  He was married to Sandra “Sandy” Lee Koon Loudner, who survives, for 48 years.

Dick retired from Monks Heating and Cooling and was an...

Apr 28, 2014

Melinda Kay Toops, 61, of Logan, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at Arcadia Acres Nursing Home.  She was born November 29, 1952 in Logan, the daughter of the late Frederick O. and Elizabeth Carter Toops.

Melinda is survived by her brothers, Jerry Lee (Letha) Toops of Zaleski, Larry Lee (Wanda) Toops of Union Furnace; sisters, Maridel...

Apr 27, 2014

George E. Booth, age 95, of McArthur, died April 27 th , 2014 at his residence.  He was born May 18, 1918 on the Yankee St. family farm south of Wilkesvile, OH to his parents, David R. and Minnie Wilcox Booth. At age 24 he acquired a Bachelors Degree from Rio Grande College.  He taught elementary school for four...

Apr 25, 2014

Florine Bruce, 78, of Logan, formerly of Nelsonville, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 5, 1935 in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Melvin and Mildred Skivers Bruce.

Florine is survived by sisters, Juanita Oliver of Haydenville and Madelyn Corwin of Pataskala and several nieces and...

Apr 24, 2014

Earl R. Martin, 84, of Carbon Hill, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 31, 1930 in Sand Run, the son of the late Raymond and Ruth Dawley Martin. He was married to Ann Yates Martin, who survives, for 50 years.

Earl was a veteran of the United States Army, where...

Apr 23, 2014

Barbara E. Litter, 81, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  She was born July 15, 1932 in Athens, daughter of the late Maude Runyan Esmont and Joe Esmont.

Barbara retired from Vinton County High School as an Algebra teacher.  She graduated from McArthur High School in 1950, earned her...

Apr 20, 2014

Mary E. Cassady, 81, of Logan, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 5, 1932 in Columbus, daughter of the late Denzil and Emma Huffman Bentley. Mary was married for 60 years to Robert J. Cassady I, who survives.

She retired from AAA, was a member of St. John Catholic Church...

Apr 17, 2014

Guy Elroy Barnett, 87, of Hamden, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at his residence.  He was born January 24, 1927 in Vinton County, son of the late Russell and Bernice Brown Barnett.  Guy was married to Darcus Ousley Barnett, who survives.

He was self employed in the timber industry.

Guy is survived by his...

Apr 17, 2014

Donald J. Johnson, 58, of Logan, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  He was born July 12, 1955 in Nelsonville, son of the late Donald E. and Virginia Williams Johnson.  Donny was married to Julie Webb Johnson.

He was a welding supervisor at Westerman Co. in Bremen.

Donny...

Apr 14, 2014

Joanne McConnaughey Sheskey, a professional social worker and avid volunteer, died on Monday, April 14, 2014, at Ohio State’s James Hospital. She was 87, the daughter of the late David and Nancy Manington McConnaughey.

Joanne was born minutes before her twin sister Jeanne on October 10, 1926, in Dayton, Ohio. She was valedictorian of the Bellbrook High...

Apr 14, 2014

Terry Lee Caudill, 56, of McArthur, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at his residence.  He was born May 3, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Coshel and Florence Davis Caudill.  Terry was married to Fawn Rowland Caudill, who survives.

He was retired truck driver.  Terry was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God...

Apr 14, 2014

Mary Lou Garner, 80, of Laurelville, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  She was born January 27, 1934 in Old Washington, Ohio, daughter of the late Pearl and Irene Harding Fitzgerald.  Mary was married to William R. Garner, who survives.

She is survived by her son, William Daniel Garner of...

Apr 12, 2014

Betty Jo Prater, 71, of McArthur, passed away, Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born April 23, 1942 in Crites, WV, daughter of the late John Edward and Frances Bowen Watkins.  She was widow of the late Jerry G. Prater.

Betty was a retired nurse, an avid bowler and an...

Apr 12, 2014

Marilyn Lou Fee, 74, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 after an extended illness with cancer at her sons residence.  She was born February 16, 1940 in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Fry Fizer.  Marilyn was the widow of the late Ray E. Fee.

She is survived by her sons, Chuck (Ria)...