Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Mar 21, 2014

Hiram Roger Pierce, 63, of McArthur, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  He was born August 25, 1950 in Vinton County, son of Polly Elizabeth “Betty” Worrix Pierce, of McArthur and the late Hiram “Dee” Pierce.  Roger was married to Sharon Remy Pierce, who survives.

He was a retired truck...

Mar 20, 2014

Jeneva Christine Amore, 88, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 at her residence. She was born November 18, 1925 in Stearns, Kentucky, daughter of the late Isham West and Hattie Wilson West Ball. Jeneva was married to Leo I. Amore, who survives.

She was a retired press operator from General Motors in Columbus.

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Mar 20, 2014

Doretha V. Atwood, 88, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 at her residence.  She was born June 15, 1925 in Kentucky, daughter of the late Jay and Inez Thompson Keesee.  Doretha was married to the late Ernest Atwood.

She is survived by her son, Lewis Kenton Atwood of Londonderry; brothers, Dallas (Sue) Keesee of Mansfield...

Mar 18, 2014

Donald D. Lightfoot, 88, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at his home surrounded by family.

Born October 28, 1925 in Haydenville, he was the son of the late Wilbur Sr. and Clara Walker Lightfoot. He also was the widower of Leora Jean Foreman Lightfoot, who passed away September 1999.

A graduate of...

Mar 17, 2014

Robert E. Johnson Jr., 55, of Ray, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 in Vinton County, as a result of an auto accident. He was born December 6, 1958 in Garrison, Kentucky, son of Robert E. and Juanita R. Penix Johnson Sr. of Ray.

He was a press operator at Advance Graphics in Columbus, an Army Veteran...

Mar 17, 2014

Martha Lou Phiropoulos, 90, of Nelsonville, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born December 3, 1923 in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Leland and Gladys Valkingburg Pierce. She was the widow of the late Peter H. Phiropoulos.

Martha was World War II Veteran of the United States Navy. She...

Mar 16, 2014

Ruth Peck, 98, of Logan, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Arcadia Acres Nursing Home in Logan. She was born September 19, 1915 in Woodsfield, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Pearl Conger Dougherty.   Ruth was the widow of the late John O. Peck.

She is survived by her daughters, Ruth Lennox of Columbus, Jackie...

Mar 13, 2014

Carolyn S. Martin, 58, of Nelsonville, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at her residence. She was born February 24, 1956 in Athens, the daughter of Donald E. Johnson and the late Lois E. Blackford Johnson. She was the widow of the late Henry Lee Martin.

Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Julie (Shawn) Powell of Logan...

Mar 11, 2014

Arthur L. “Art” Boyer, 67, of Zaleski, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at his residence. He was born March 17, 1946 in Jackson County, son of the late Clarence and Prudence Lowe Boyer.

Art worked at Auston Powder Company for 38 years as a boiler operator.

He is survived by his sons, Brian (Cheryl...

Mar 9, 2014

Verna L. Grubbs, 90, of Noblesville, Indiana, formerly of Glouster, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville, Indiana. She was born August 17, 1923 in Ringgold, Ohio, daughter of the late Mahlon and Forrest Glass Parsons. Verna was the widow of the late Frank L. Grubbs. She was the owner and operator of Grubbs Bakery...

Mar 8, 2014

Billy E. Monks, 87, of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at The Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born June 13, 1926 in Nelsonville, son of the late Clarence and Cora Young Monks. Billy was married to the late Donna J. Kinsey Monks. He retired from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric and was a WWII Army Veteran....

Mar 7, 2014

Sylvia Miller, 58, of Logan, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014 at her residence in Logan.  She was born March 22, 1955 in Hamilton Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph Samuel Dyer and Elizabeth Marie Brush Harris.  She was married to Scott Miller, who survives.

In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by...

Mar 6, 2014

Burman S. Stewart, 89, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. He was born August 23, 1924 in Vinton County, son of the late Joseph S. and Zella L. Peck Stewart. Burman was married to the late Jean Clemons Stewart. He retired as the Assistant Manager of Lake Hope State Park and...

Mar 6, 2014

Rodney “Shane” Diehl, 40, of Londonderry, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at his residence. He was born June 23, 1973 in Chillicothe, son of the late John and Marilyn Richards Diehl. Shane was married to Peggy Johnson Diehl, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Johnnie Diehl; daughter, Joanna Diehl; four brothers...

Mar 6, 2014

Arlie Miller, 84, of Ray, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born July 20, 1929 in Perry County, Kentucky, son of the late Galileo and Easter Fugate Miller. Arlie was married to the late Stella L. “Lucy” Adams Miller. He retired from Dayton Malleable Company as a diesel mechanic and...

Mar 4, 2014

Larry A. Wells, 64, of Logan, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 22, 1949 in Toledo, son of Gayle S. Bouldin Wells of Henderson, Nevada and the late Walter E. Wells. Larry was veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Larry had a very successful...

Mar 4, 2014

Geraldine L. “Geri” Bradley, 66, of Buchtel, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at her residence. She was born March 13, 1947 in Haydenville, the daughter of the late Willard and Hazel Rush Smathers. She was married to Thomas Bradley, who survives, for 42 years. Geri retired from Nelsonville-York High school where she taught English for 33 years. She...

Mar 2, 2014

Kimberly Dawn Detty, 45, of Hudson, Florida, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Born November 4, 1968 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Roger Eugene Detty and survived by Linda Joyce Detty. She is survived by her two daughters, Ashleigh and Seleste Hill, both of Kentucky; a sister, Tori McMahan of Hudson, Florida;...

Mar 1, 2014

Betty F. Van Allen, 88, of Wellston, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Jenkins Care Community. She was born May 22, 1925 in Radcliff, daughter of the late Edgar and Celia Hunter Hensler. Betty was married to Joseph W. Van Allen Sr., who survives. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church in Wellston. Betty is survived...

Mar 1, 2014

Eva Mae McMillan, 92, of Chauncey, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 at her residence. She was born January 18, 1922 in Lurig, Ohio, daughter of the late Everett and Grace Young Haines. Eva was the widow of the late Wyatt McMillan. She delivered the Athens Messenger for 10 years and loved cooking. She also retired from Goodyear in...