Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Jul 7, 2022

William “Sleepy” Ray Welch, 74, of The Plains, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his home.  Sleepy was born December 17, 1947, in Columbus, the son of the late Walter and Betty Jean (Powell) Welch.

Sleepy served for many years with the Combined Color Guard on many Veteran funeral ceremonies.

Sleepy is survived...

Jun 29, 2022

William Filmore Blankenship Jr., 53, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his residence.  He was born January 24, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, son of William Filmore Blankenship Sr. of McArthur, and the late Carole Rife Blankenship.

William is survived by his brother, June Bug (Patty) Blankenship of Circleville, sister, Elizabeth Copley of McArthur and...

Jun 28, 2022

John Edward Lawhorn, 64, of Nelsonville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  John was born April 16, 1958, in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late Junior Basil and Rose Mary (Elliott) Lawhorn.

John worked for many years as a carpenter.  He enjoyed fishing and Harleys.  He could fix anything and always enjoyed...

Jun 26, 2022

Margo E. Simpson, 85, of Logan, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her residence.  She was born August 22, 1936, in Jersey City, New Jersey, daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Hyde West.  Margo was married to Edgar “Bud” Simpson, who survives.

She was a retired social worker, a member of the Red Hat Society...

Jun 26, 2022

Paul A. Davis, 82, of Nelsonville, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Embassy of Logan.  He was born October 2, 1939, in Nelsonville, the son of the late David W. and Mildred (Buck) Davis.

Paul served in the U.S. Air Force where he was stationed in Korea.  He worked for the Logan Cable Company and...

Jun 25, 2022

Norman H. Powell, age 89 of McArthur, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, June 25, 2022 following a period of declining health.  He passed into the arms of his loving Savior while at home surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Born January 1, 1933 in Coalton, OH,...

Jun 24, 2022

Ulysses Grant “Jake” Coleman, 74, of McArthur, went to Heaven to see Jesus and all his family and friends on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born April 6, 1948, in Pikeville, Kentucky and was the son of the late Lora and Elsie T. Collins Coleman.  Jake was married for 51 years to Connie L. Barron...

Jun 21, 2022

JoAnn Woolum, 81, of Glouster, ascended to heaven June 21 st , 2022, to receive her much anticipated hug from Jesus. JoAnn was the best mother in the whole world and a friend to all.  JoAnn and her late husband, Charles Ray Woolum, agreed to meet on the moon when it was her turn to leave her earthly body....

Jun 18, 2022

Jodi Michelle Ridenour, 42, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  She was born December 22, 1979, in Columbus, the daughter of Doris (McClung) Farthing and the late Charles Farthing Sr.

In addition to her mother, Jodi is survived by her brothers, Charles Farthing Jr. of Athens, Mark (Ashley...

Jun 18, 2022

Debra Jean Savage-Mykel, 69, of The Plains, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the Kobacker House, Columbus.  Debra was born July 30, 1952, in Columbus.

Debra was a retired nurse.  She was a loving and kind hearted person.  She was also a true savage woman.

Debra is survived by her daughter, Nicole Ortiz...

Jun 17, 2022

Sarah Marie Tripp Stuttle, 35, of Rockbridge, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022.  A life too short, Sarah was born November 17, 1986, in Frankfurt, Germany.

Sarah is survived by her sons, J.T. Marcus Stuttle and Jaxx Williamson both of Hocking County; father, Thomas T. (Virginia) Tripp II of Florida; mother, Nicole (Tolkendorf) Leaverton of Germany;...

Jun 16, 2022

Jean Y. Ward, 84, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 16, 2022.  Jean was born October 29, 1937, in McArthur, the daughter of the late Glenn and Margaret (Allender) Sowers.  Jean was the widow of the late Clarence D. “Beanie” Ward.

Jean was a retired school teacher for Vinton County Schools.  She was...

Jun 15, 2022

Kathryn “Krazy Katie” Yvonne Matteson, 82, of Hamden, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Wellston.  She was born May 1, 1940, in Radcliff, Ohio, daughter of the late Jerry Glendon and Eva Belle Pierce Perry.

She owned and operated the Hotel McArthur Inc. since 1994 and Krazy Katies since 1990.  Katie...

Jun 15, 2022

Steven Lee Sims, 29, of South Bloomingville, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022.  He was born May 3, 1993, in Athens, Ohio, son of Connie Edwards of South Bloomingville and the late Bruce Sims.

Steven was a member of Laborers Union Local #423 as a pipeline worker.

He is survived by his son, Steven Eugene...

Jun 14, 2022

Billie Lynn Gumpf, 75, of Buchtel, Ohio, passed from this earth on June 14, 2022, from complications related to her battle with lung cancer. Billie will be cremated per her request. Born April 9, 1947, in Logan, Ohio. Billie retired from the Nelsonville-York City School District having spent her career as a school secretary.

Billie enjoyed organizing...

Jun 12, 2022

Jean M. Oney, 84, of Logan, formerly of Obetz, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at her son’s residence in Logan.  She was born February 21, 1938, in Columbus, daughter of the late Dorwin L. and Clairbel Dixon Claffey.  Jean was the widow of the late Alvin E. Oney.

She retired from Coresource in Westerville.

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Jun 10, 2022

Dorothy May Hess, 86, of Logan, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at Embassy of Logan in Logan.  She was born May 21, 1936, in Millersville, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Arthur and Katie Landis Witmer.  Dorothy was the widow of the late Oliver Foutz Hess.

She was a member of Hocking Hills Mennonite Church in Logan....

Jun 9, 2022

Bessie M. Conrad Carper, 96, of Sugar Grove, passed into Heaven on Thursday, June 9, 2022. She was born November 5, 1925, in Mason County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late James and Melvina (Holley) Meadows. She was the widow of the late Ted S. Carper.

Bessie is survived by her children, Robert Conrad of Chillicothe,...

Jun 8, 2022

Juanita Rose Johnson, 82, of Ray, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at her home.  She was born February 13, 1940, in Bobtown, Kentucky, the daughter of the late, Chester and Mary (Hargis) Penix.  She was the widow of the late, Robert E. Johnson Sr.

Juanita is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Paul “Pete”) Campbell...

Jun 8, 2022

Robert E. Thompson, 80, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark.  He was born February 19, 1942, in Blacklick, Ohio, son of the late Jonah Clyde and Thelma Collins Thompson.

He was a retired cab driver in Logan who enjoyed everything outdoors including fishing, gardening and woodworking.

Robert...