Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Feb 28, 2023

Phillip Ernest Graves, 74, of Ray, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  He was born February 3, 1949, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Chauncey Clarence and Genola May Burt Graves.

He is survived by his daughters, Allison Barnett and Kim Graves and sons, Phillip Dennis and Shannon...

Feb 23, 2023

Virginia Ann Hagan, 83, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Embassy Logan. She was born June 15, 1939, in Hocking County, the daughter of the late Charles and Virgie (Glenn) Schrader.

Virginia retired from Goodyear in Logan. She was a member of the First Church of Christ in Logan, the Marion Grange, and...

Feb 23, 2023

Michael L. Thomas, 72, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Mike was born November 24, 1950, in Nelsonville, the son of the late John and Virgene (Lowery) Thomas.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Roxanne (Williams) Thomas; two daughters, Lyndsey Rigsby of Nelsonville and Chelsie McCulloch of Nelsonville; 10...

Feb 18, 2023

Denver Raymond Johnson, Sr., 79, of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born October 9, 1943, in Nelsonville to the late Clarence and Vaundell (Sampsill) Johnson.

Denver enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going to auctions. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his great grandchildren.

Denver is...

Feb 16, 2023

Chad Ryan Wolfe, 49, of Logan, died at his home on Thursday, February 16, 2023. He was born on October 31, 1973, in Logan, the son of the late Henderson Curtis Wolfe and Carolyn Beatrice (Sater) Wolfe. Chad was married to Robyn Wallace who survives.

Chad was a 1992 graduate of Logan High School. He was a...

Feb 16, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Tigner, 77, of New Straitsville, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born on February 23, 1945, in New Straitsville, the daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Neal) Love. She was the widow of the late Deril Raymond Tigner.

Elizabeth is survived by her sons, James...

Feb 15, 2023

Janet Sue Fisher, 86, of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Janet was born May 17, 1936, in Logan, the daughter of the late Jack and Katherine (Jones) Dexter. She was the widow of the late Rollie “Jeep” Fisher, her husband for 53 years.

Janet was a 1954 graduate of...

Feb 15, 2023

Brian Keith Dowler, 57, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. Brian was born on March 18, 1965, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Lewis and Carrole (Glass) Dowler Sr.

Brian enjoyed working for many years in maintenance at O’Bleness Hospital. He enjoyed the outdoors and wildlife. He was...

Feb 14, 2023

Patty C. Taylor, 84, of Canal Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born on May 27, 1938, in Monday, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Harvey J. and Gilla M. (Williams) Davis. Patty was married for 60 years to Charles E. Taylor who survives.

In addition to...

Feb 7, 2023

Priscilla Kay Barrows, 66, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed from this earth peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from complications related to her battle with lung cancer. She was born August 7, 1956, in West Virginia.

Priscilla was know for her kindness to everyone she knew and intense love she had for her family, especially her grandsons. She...

Feb 7, 2023

Martha J. Leach Tolliver, 51, of Wellston, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her residence.  She was born March 27, 1971, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of Evelyn J. Roberts Leach, who survives and the late Clarence M. Leach. Martha was the widow of the late James W. Tolliver.

Martha enjoyed cooking.

She is survived...

Feb 4, 2023

George Michael Hilton, 69, of Milford, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born August 27, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Joan Schlueter Hilton and the late George Hilton.

He formerly worked at KDI Precision Products.

George is survived by his daughter, Sarah Perry...

Feb 4, 2023

Roberta L. Carter, 94, of Nelsonville, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Athens. She was born August 24, 1928, in Buchtel, the daughter of the late Edward J. and Flossie (Gottke) Taylor. She was married for 68 years to the late Bernard E. Carter.

Roberta graduated from Nelsonville High School in 1946....

Feb 1, 2023

Clara Jane Hartley Waldron, 85, of McArthur, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Edgewood Manor in Wellston. Clara was born April 22, 1937, in McArthur, the daughter of the late Kenneth D. and Helen Ruth (Mason) Saltz. Clara was married to the late Charles James “Bob” Hartley and the late Niles “Windy” Waldron.

Clara was...

Feb 1, 2023

Darrell Thurman Wilson, 84, of Circleville, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe.  He was born July 18, 1938, in Missouri, son of the late Harold and Charlotte Wilson.  Darrell was married to the late Dorothy Mae Woosley Wilson.

He retired from the United States Air Force and was also a United States...

Feb 1, 2023

Barbara Jo Chapman, 76, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her residence.  She was born November 20, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Mary Ellen Smith Matheny.  Barbara was the widow of the late David A. Chapman.

She retired from Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  Along with her...

Jan 31, 2023

Larry Lee Seitz, 83, of Londonderry, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his residence.  He was born May 16, 1939, in Londonderry, son of the late Vernon H. and Marjorie Burt Seitz.  Larry was married to the late Joyce L. Shope Seitz.

He was a retired truck driver, a member of the Delta Masonic Lodge #207...

Jan 29, 2023

Debra Lynne Hamrick, 68, of Logan, passed away January 29, 2023, at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research institute in Columbus.  She was born September 14, 1954, in Gandeeville, West Virginia, daughter of the late Curtis and Kathleen Strahn Hamrick.

She was a retired Bookkeeper.

Debra is survived by her four grandchildren; seven great...

Jan 27, 2023

Dorothy Mae Wilson, 73, of Circleville, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, in Rockbridge, Ohio.  She was born September 27, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia, daughter of the late Lundy and Dora Miller Woosley.  Dorothy was married to Darrell Wilson, who survives.

She retired from the United States Air Force Reserves.  Dorothy enjoyed Harness Racing and was a...

Jan 26, 2023

Leo Glenn Keplar, 68, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born May 11, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Dean C. and Helen McCullum Keplar Sr.  Leo was formerly married to Annette White Keplar, who survives.

He was a former salesman for Schwann. Leo was...