Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Aug 12, 2021

Daniel Allen Nichols, 42, of McArthur, passed away August 12, 2021, in Vinton County.  He was born May 8, 1979, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Rodger Kent and Georgiann Williamson Nichols.

He is survived by his son, Jorden J. Nichols of McArthur; daughter, Leeann Nicole Nichols of McArthur; sisters, Trudy Nichols of McArthur and Tracy...

Aug 11, 2021

Garnet Marie Engle, 95, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at her residence.  She was born January 4, 1926, in Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late Frank M. and Elsie M. McNeal Murphy.  Garnet was married for 70 years to Wilbur Eugene “Gene” Engle, who survives.

Garnet was a member of the Sereno Chapter #128...

Aug 9, 2021

Gina Lee Hacker, 64, of Beaver, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born August 25, 1956, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of Carolyn K. (Rev. Jim) James Taylor of McArthur and the late James H. Weber.

She formerly worked in home healthcare and delivered food for Meals On Wheels...

Aug 4, 2021

Harold L. “Lee” Mobley II, 52, of Logan, Ohio, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Lee was born on June 18, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Harold Leroy and Sharon Love Mobley. Lee was married to Crystal Joy Mobley, who survives, for 23 years.

Lee worked as a...

Aug 3, 2021

Scott Russell Dawley, 43, of Carbon Hill, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in the line of duty, in Nelsonville, Ohio.  He was born October 9, 1977, in Logan, son of the late Ella Catherine “Kitty” Nelson Dawley and Edward “Russ” Dawley of Nelsonville.  Scott was married to his best friend and the love of his life, Marissa A....

Aug 1, 2021

Gerald L. “Jerry” Patterson, 72, of Rockbridge, Ohio, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born August 22, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Gerald I. Patterson and Verna Vance Seth.

Jerry enjoyed being involved with the Rockbridge Pow Wow and 1800’s Reenactments. He also had a love of fast...

Jul 31, 2021

Steven C Stratton Sr., passed away at his little cabin in the woods on July the 31st 2021. At the age of 66 after a short-term fight with cancer. Steven was born July 9th 1955, to Nancy and Clyde Stratton ( in Bryan Ohio).

He graduated in 1973 from Bryan high school and he was a United...

Jul 30, 2021

Dorothy Hagerty Booth, age 100 years, of McArthur, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on July 30, 2021.

She was born in Vinton County on December 26, 1920, to the late Andrew Joseph Hagerty and Bessie Molihan Hagerty.  She studied Education at Rio Grand College, and was approached in the library one day during the summer...

Jul 27, 2021

Michael D. Whitmer, 37, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 1, 1983, son of Terry Whitmer of Logan and April Whitmer of Logan.  Michael was married to Chelsea O’Brien Whitmer, who survives.

Michael loved music, Ohio State football, and UFC.  He was an avid fisherman...

Jul 27, 2021

Ann C. Spencer, 84, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Altercare Lanfair Center in Lancaster.  She was born October 18, 1936, in Carbon Hill, Ohio, daughter of the late Willard and Esther Evans Matheny.  Ann was married to Benny Jon Spencer, who survives.

She was a former schoolteacher in South Bloomingville, Carbon Hill and...

Jul 25, 2021

Lloyd A. Gearing, 87, of Londonderry, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Heartland of Chillicothe Nursing Home in Chillicothe.  He was born October 4, 1933, in Londonderry, Ohio, on Gearing Ridge, son of the late Benjamin and Eunice Graves Gearing.

He retired from Mead Manufacturing in Chillicothe after 50 years of service.  Lloyd was a member...

Jul 20, 2021

Nadine “Auntie” I. Justice, 61, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her residence.  She was born August 1, 1959, in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Alexander and Judith Parker Justice.

She is survived by her sissy, Juanita Parker of Logan; several nieces and nephews, including Amy “Turtle” (Chad) Parker, Kendra “ET” (Sarah) Parker,...

Jul 18, 2021

Nancy L. Taylor, 83, of New Plymouth, formerly of Bidwell, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at her sons’ residence in New Plymouth.  She was born April 14, 1938, in Quinwood, West Virginia, daughter of the late James and Cora Hodges Kincaid.  Nancy was the widow of the late Oral Ray Taylor.

She was a retired caretaker...

Jul 17, 2021

Shirley Kay Seckinger, 88, of The Plains, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at The Lindley Inn in The Plains.  She was born October 2, 1932, in Trimble, Ohio, daughter of the late John H. and Maxine Sands Heiser.  Shirley was married for 69 years to the late Hoy J. Seckinger.

She retired as the manager of...

Jul 16, 2021

Martha Jean Newton, 85, of Lancaster, formerly of Nelsonville, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Crestview Manor in Lancaster.  She was born September 28, 1935, in Nelsonville, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald and Maude McManaway Newton.

Martha enjoyed working as a Registered Nurse for many years.  She enjoyed quilting and loved to be out on...

Jul 15, 2021

Kenneth Robert Kirby Jr., 75, of Albany, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his residence.  He was born September 23, 1945, in Gastonia, South Carolina, son of the late Kenneth Robert and Viola Kirby Sr.  Ken was married to Althea Miller Kirby, who survives.

He retired from the Department of Treasury as a programmer and was...

Jul 14, 2021

James S. Darbyshire, 79, of DeBary, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at AdventHealth Fish Memorial Hospital in Orange City, Florida.  He was born March 16, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late James F. and Nellie Esther Allen Darbyshire.  James was married to Connie L. Perry Darbyshire, who survives.

He was a retired distribution...

Jul 14, 2021

Rebecca “Becky” A. Smith, 77, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  She was born July 21, 1943, in Logan, Ohio, daughter of the late Everett and Grace Kuhn Windle.  Becky was married for 54 years to William “Bill” A. Smith, who survives.

She retired from Doctors Hospital in Nelsonville. ...

Jul 13, 2021

Shirley I. Robinette, 85, of Nelsonville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Athens.  She was born November 22, 1935, in Nelsonville, daughter of the late Ralph and Mabel Bingman Williams.  Shirley was the widow of the late Gerald Robinette Sr.

She retired from the Hocking County Treasures office.

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Jul 13, 2021

David S. McWhorter, 43, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born March 8, 1978, in Chillicothe, son of Brenda McWhorter Collier of McArthur and Donald King of Wellston.

He formerly worked for T and D Thompson in Laurelville.

In addition to his parents, David is...