Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Aug 16, 2022

Elizabeth May Copley, 56, of McArthur, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.  She was born March 24, 1966, in Columbus, the daughter of William F. Blankenship Sr. of McArthur and the late Carolyn (Rife) Blankenship.

Elizabeth is survived by her father; sons, David K. Hoy of McArthur...

Aug 15, 2022

David C. Trainer, 74, of McArthur, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family and friends after an extended illness, Monday, August 15, 2022.  He was born March 7, 1948, in McArthur, Ohio, son of the late Claire Trainer and E. Maxine Pendleton Hayslett.

Dave was the owner of JR’s Bar and McArthur Carpet.  He...

Aug 15, 2022

Bobby “Bob” J. Laferty, 90, of McArthur, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at Edgewood Manor in Wellston.  He was born September 26, 1931, in Garret, Kentucky, son of the late Arthur and Alma Holbrook Lafferty.  Bob was married to the late Barbara Ann Thompson Laferty.

He was a retired correctional officer and formerly attended the McArthur...

Aug 14, 2022

Nancy L. Buttrick, 79, of Logan, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Embassy of Logan.  She was born September 4, 1942, in Logan, daughter of the late Samuel Kornell and Grace Pletcher Kornell Covert.  Nancy was the widow of the late Ronald T. “Cookie” Buttrick.

She was an employee of the Chime Shop.

Nancy...

Aug 13, 2022

Dr. Roger D. Winland, D.D.S., M.S., M.A.G.D., age 77, of Athens, Ohio, was taken home by the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Roger was born May 13, 1945, in Marietta, Ohio, the son of the late Orville and Dorothy (Bode) Winland of Pleasant City. Roger was married to Debra (Windle) Winland who survives.

After graduation from...

Aug 11, 2022

Phillip Roger Malone, 47, of Hamden, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was born July 14, 1975, in Gallipolis, the son of Paul Roger and Connie (Cook) Malone.

Phillip worked as a truck driver for many years.

In addition to his parents, Phillip is survived by his sister, Paula (Wayne)...

Aug 10, 2022

Edward L. Darnell, 87, of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born January 26, 1935, in Hocking County, the son of the late Raymond and Violet (Coakley) Darnell. Ed was married for 56 years to the late Helen (Helber) Darnell.

Ed retired from Logan...

Aug 6, 2022

Robert C. “Buddy” Wallace, age 87, of Bremen, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at home. He was born on September 7, 1934, to the late Clendon and Margaret Wallace of New Straitsville, Ohio.

He graduated from New Straitsville High School in 1952. He started working at North American Aviation, Columbus, Ohio, two months after...

Aug 5, 2022

Michael Eugene Young II, 33, of New Plymouth, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born August 4, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio, son of Sherri Searls Ward and the late Michael Eugene Young.

Michael worked for Good Earth Cabins, loved tinkering around with anything he could get his hands on...

Aug 1, 2022

Amy E. Puckett, 80, of Ray, Ohio, passed away at her home on Monday, August 1, 2022. Amy was born November 29, 1941, in Allensville, the daughter of the late Charles Stewart and Florence (Nichols) Murdock. She was the widow of the late Donald E. Puckett, her husband of 60 years.

Amy’s greatest joy was her children,...

Jul 28, 2022

Damen Christopher Steenrod, 44, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Logan. Damen was born March 12, 1978, in Athens, the son of the late Dale E. and Debby Lynn (Tolliver) Steenrod.

Damen was a 1997 graduate of Nelsonville York High School and attended Hocking College. He worked at The Mine Tavern in...

Jul 27, 2022

Patricia L. Chilcote, 66, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  She was born on December 3, 1955, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late James and Opal (Canter) Wolfe.  She was married for 50 years to William “Ed” Chilcote who survives.

Pat was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and care...

Jul 23, 2022

Kathleen Faye Church, 56, of McArthur, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.  She was born August 14, 1965, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Patrick Bond and Faye (Hunter) Church.

Kathy is survived by a sister, Sheena Church of Illinois; and cousins, Brenda Laferty of McArthur and Virginia Garten...

Jul 20, 2022

Donna Ruth Stevens, 74, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.  Donna was born April 12, 1948, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Melvin Frank and Mary Catherine (Heflin) Herald.  Donna was married for 56 years to Paul Stevens who survives.

In addition to her husband, Donna is survived by her...

Jul 20, 2022

Eva Joyce Brewer, 73, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Pickaway Manor Nursing Home in Circleville.  She was born July 30, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late John L. and Anna F. Johnson Brewer.

She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 32 years of service and was a member of...

Jul 18, 2022

Jasper Allen Bateman, 39, of Nelsonville, pulled out of the dock alone on Monday, July 18, 2022, and is rolling down the river solo.  He was born October 21, 1982, in Lancaster, Ohio, son of Ed and Sue Arthur Bateman, who survive.

Jasper’s heart was so big, this world couldn’t handle him.  He respected and loved every...

Jul 15, 2022

Mary Ellen Woltz, 73, of Ray, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe.  She was born on December 15, 1948, in Vinton County, the daughter of the late Burman Stewart and Virginia (Waldren) McClaskey.  She was married to James Woltz who survives.

Mary was a bus driver for Vinton County Local...

Jul 11, 2022

Charles “Bud” Roger Peters, 83, of McArthur, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  He was born September 7, 1938, in Prattsville, Ohio, son of the late Clyde E. and Goldie Reeves Peters.  Bud was married to the late Marlene Faye McDonald Peters.

He formerly owned and operated the McArthur BP and...

Jul 10, 2022

Michael James “Jay”  Sinnott, 48, of Logan, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his residence.  He was born March 29, 1974, in Logan, Ohio, son of Harold “Tub” Sinnott of Logan and the late Nancy McClelland Sinnott.

He was a self-employed property owner and formerly worked for Walmart.

In addition to his father, Jay...

Jul 8, 2022

Roy “RC” Coleman, 72, of McArthur, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born December 31, 1949, in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of the late Jesse and Pansy Hopkins Coleman.  RC was married to Rebecca White Coleman, who survives.

He was a retired Coal Miner and a member of Truth Church...