Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Mar 8, 2021

Joan Smith, 89, who, along with her husband, founded, owned, and operated The Coffee Cup restaurant, passed away peacefully at her home in Parkersburg, WV surrounded by her adoring family and her special little angel Kinsley on March 8th.

Joan began her life in the beautiful hills of Clay County West Virginia on June 11, 1931.  In...

Mar 6, 2021

Robert L. Bowlby, 92, of Logan, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  He was born November 27, 1928, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Charles E. and Thelma “Bess” Hood Bowlby.  Robert was married to the late Doris J. Farley Bowlby.

He retired from Sanese Services in Columbus, formerly delivered...

Mar 3, 2021

David Kevin Lehman, 65, of Nelsonville, passed away Wednesday March 3, 2021 at Kimes Nursing Home in Athens.  He was born February 29, 1956 in Nelsonville, Ohio, the son of Darrell W. Lehman Sr. of Nelsonville and the late Erma Pancake Lehman.  He was married to the late Julene S. “Julie” Moore Lehman, and she passed away in 2012....

Mar 1, 2021

Daniel Joseph Griffith, 77, of Logan, passed away Monday March 1, 2021 at his residence.  He was born June 24, 1943, son of the late Herbert “Jack” and Gladys Johnson Griffith.  He was married to the late Margaret Ann Harmon Griffith, for 47 years, and she passed away in 2013.

He was a retired Welder and worked...

Feb 21, 2021

David Shelby, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 21st, 2021.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, David and Rena Shelby (Gladman), his sister Edith (Shelby) Burkitt, and his loving wife, and best friend, Vickie Shelby.

He is survived by his son, David Shelby Jr, his daughter, Jackie Shelby,...

Feb 19, 2021

Jennie Ruth Colegrove, 82, of McArthur, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, at her residence.  She was born October 23, 1938, in Jackson, Ohio, daughter of the late William B. and Margaret Moore Boyd.  Jennie was married to the late Harvey T. Colegrove.

She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Delaney of Radcliff; granddaughter, Tonya (Stan Tackett)...

Feb 17, 2021

Michael A. Hopstetter, 56, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Ohio State East Hospital in Columbus.  He was born May 19, 1964, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Donald and Lois Harris Hopstetter.

He was a travel agent, a member of New Connections Worship Center in Lancaster and the Logan Moose Lodge.

Feb 17, 2021

Albert Huse Betts, 85, of McArthur, formerly of Circleville, was born on September 21,1935 in Saltcreek Township.  He was the son of Almira Cleo Butcher and Edward Harland Betts. Albert had fond memories of lettering in track and a school trip to New York City before graduating from Saltcreek High School.

In 1955 he married Marylou McCain...

Feb 16, 2021

Claude M. Warren, 81, of Nelsonville, passed away Tuesday February 16, 2021 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.  He was born May 17, 1939 in Haydenville, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Mabel Warren.  He was married to the late Patricia S. Poling Warren, for 53 years, and she passed away in 2014.

He was...

Feb 14, 2021

Dannie Mark Devol passed peacefully in his home on February 14, 2021 at the age of 95. Born on February 2, 1926, in Carbon Hill, Ohio, Dannie was the tenth of twelve children born to John Roscoe Devol and Canny Belle Devol (Sweazy).

The son of a coal miner and homemaker, Dannie learned very young that hard...

Feb 11, 2021

Thomas Dale “Tom” McDonald, 84, of Buchtel, passed away Thursday February 11, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 29, 1936 in Athens County, Ohio, the son of the late Edward Clay and Hattie Mae Barrell McDonald.  He was married to the love of his life, Barbara F. Bond McDonald, for 59 years,...

Feb 10, 2021

The evening of February 10, 2021, the heavens opened up and the angels escorted their newest friend, Raymond K. Thomas, to his forever home. Ray was born on October 26, 1946 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Ernest (Hook) and Irene Thomas. Ray (Gabby) had two siblings: his older sister, Jan (Nib), and his little brother, Ron (Hot Rod). Ray attended...

Feb 10, 2021

Larry Lee Lemon, 81, of Logan, passed away Wednesday February 10, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.  He was born May 21, 1939 in Hocking County, Ohio, son of the late Chester Lee and Eva Dean Lemon.

He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator, and was a member of Aurora Lodge, F&AM #48, Portsmouth, Ohio.

Feb 8, 2021

Carol Sue Hartman, 81, of Logan, formerly of Nelsonville, passed away Monday February 8, 2021 at Carriage Court of Lancaster.  She was born July 12, 1939 in Athens County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas and Blanche Dewhurst Riley.  She was married to the late Bruce G. Hartman who preceded her in death.

She was a...

Feb 8, 2021

Alyce Catherine Waldron Seitz, 87, of McArthur, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, where she had been for two weeks after having multiple fractures from a fall.  She was born August 8, 1933, in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late James S. and Eula Ward Waldron.  Alyce married the...

Feb 7, 2021

Jeffery Charles Williams, 62, of Hamden, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence.  He was born March 4, 1958, in Limestone, Maine, son of the late Charles Conguard Williams and Joan Gertrude Cote Stevens.

He was a retired tow truck driver and a member of the Army National Guard.

Jeffery is survived by...

Feb 7, 2021

Robert “Bob” Staten, 77, of Logan, passed away Sunday February 7, 2021 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  He was born September 27, 1943, son of June D. Higgins Staten of Logan and the late Charles E. Staten.

Bob was retired Auto Mechanic and worked at various locations throughout his lifetime.  He was an avid car...

Feb 7, 2021

Ryan A. Lathey, 39, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at his residence.  He was born April 28, 1981, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Cheryl White Matheny, of Wilkesville and the late Roger R. Lathey.

Ryan worked at Kenworth Trucking in Chillicothe, was a member of Delta Masonic Lodge #207 F&AM in McArthur and was...

Feb 6, 2021

George Franklin Thompson, 89, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence.  He was born December 22, 1931, in Vinton County son of the late Ernest and Mildred Johnson Thompson.  George was married to the late Margie Joan Peck Thompson.

He retired from Adelmann & Clark Sawmill in McArthur, was a Korean War Veteran...

Feb 5, 2021

Clarence D. “Beanie” Ward, 84, of McArthur, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, at Edgewood Manor of Wellston.  He was born December 2, 1936, in Dundas, Ohio, son of the late Oscar W. and Ora M. Martin Ward Sr.  Beanie was married for 62 years to Jean Y. Sowers Ward, who survives.

He was a United States...