Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Jan 14, 2021

Joyce W. White, 68, of Nelsonville, passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  She was born December 8, 1952 in Athens County, Ohio, daughter of the late James Robert and Donna Jean Starkey Christian.

Arrangements are by Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville.

Please sign her online guestbook at...

Jan 12, 2021

Janice Marie Dexter, 81, of Nelsonville, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  She was born October 10, 1939 in Kentucky, daughter of the late Farris Koon and Bessie (stepdad, Ted Lane) Lane.

Janice is survived by her sons, Jerry (Connie) Dexter of Athens, Elden Dexter of Logan, Mike Dexter of Buchtel...

Jan 11, 2021

Frank Richard “Skeeter” Finefrock, 49, of Logan, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at his residence.  He was born February 9, 1971, in Lancaster, Ohio, son of the late Bernard G. Finefrock and Ruth L. Trott Morrison.  Skeeter was married for 28 years to Sherry Lee Taylor Finefrock, who survives.

He worked for Edwards Heating and Cooling...

Jan 11, 2021

Donald L. Bailey, 93, of Guysville, formerly of Nelsonville, passed away Monday January 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born November 12, 1927 in Logan County, West Virginia, the son of the late Herbert and Clara Cullison Bailey.  He was married to Charlotte L. Dowler Bailey, for 70 years, and she passed away in 2015.

He...

Jan 10, 2021

Carl E. Sarver, 54, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 at Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  He was born May 19, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Robert Henry Sarver II and Elaine Victoria Miller Evans.  He was married to Angela J. “Angie” Burt Sarver, for 34 years, who survives.

He...

Jan 9, 2021

Ray Leslie McFarland, 89, of South Bloomingville, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Reflections Assisted Living in Lancaster, Ohio.  He was born May 29, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Jesse and Inez Boland McFarland.  Ray was married to the late Barbara Blair McFarland.

He was a retired speech therapist and a veteran...

Jan 7, 2021

Michael Leroy “Spike” Lee, 59, of Athens, passed away Thursday January 7, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born December 7, 1961 in Athens, Ohio, the son of Everett Dwight and Ruth Ann Walker Lee of Athens.  He was married to Tammy Jo Newlun Lee, for 37 years, who survives.

He was the Owner/Operator...

Jan 6, 2021

Shane Alan Arms, 40, of Hamden, passed away January 6, 2021, at his residence.  He was born January 20, 1980, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of Barbara Kay (Ronald) Tracy Booth of Zaleski and Glen Dale Arms Sr. of Gallipolis.

He is survived by his sons, Athan Arms of Nelsonville, Saine Arms of Wellston; daughters, Skylar Arms of...

Jan 2, 2021

Kathy Lynn Caudill, 74, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born November 7, 1946, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late Marvin A. and Pauline A. Knox Chesser.

She was a 1964 graduate of McArthur High School.

Kathy is survived by her daughters, Andrea...

Jan 1, 2021

Edward “Ed” Waldman, 92, formerly of Smithfield, OH, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at The Lindley Inn in The Plains, OH.

Ed was born July 8, 1928, in Bradley, OH, to the late Joseph and Mary Svarc Waldman Pozar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years,...

Dec 30, 2020

Eunice I. Devol, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.  She was born October 29, 1934, in Coshocton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Arless Jones and Nellie Parks Jones Touvell.  Eunice was the widow of the late Bobby L. Devol.

She attended Smith Chapel United Methodist Church and...

Dec 29, 2020

Sherry Lee Denney Craig passed on from this life peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, in Londonderry Ohio at the age of 66.

Sherry is survived by her husband of 25 years, Cecil Duane Craig; children, Shawn (Melissa E.) Woodgeard and William Timothy (Kelly) Woodgeard; stepchildren, Kevin (Kim) Craig and Jess Guess; siblings, Tom (Myrna)...

Dec 27, 2020

Connie Lou Remy, 68, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born September 19, 1952, in Columbus, daughter of the late John Henry and Anna Marie Callicoat Waugh.

She formerly worked at UPS in Grove City and attended Grace Baptist Church in McArthur.

Dec 26, 2020

Sean Andrew. Cook Sr., 54, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at his residence.  He was born March 16, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Sharon Tilley Cassleman.   Sean was married for 25 years to Shannon Marie McManis Cook, who survives.

He was a wrestling coach and volunteer for Wellston Schools and was...

Dec 26, 2020

Mary C. King Zellner, 97, of Chillicothe, formerly of Bloomville and Tiffin, passed away, Saturday, December 26, 2020, at National Church Residences in Chillicothe where she had resided for the past 3 ½ years. She was born August 1, 1923 in Melmore, OH, the daughter of the late Vernon J. and Anita Angene King. She was a 1941 graduate...

Dec 24, 2020

Kenneth “Fuzz” T. Brooks, 61, of Zaleski, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020, at his residence.  He was born March 23, 1959, in McArthur, son of James Brooks of Zaleski and the late Betty Mae Malone Brooks.  Fuzz was married to Nora Murray Brooks, who survives.

He retired from Vinton County Schools as a custodian, was the...

Dec 22, 2020

Lola M. Barney, 88, of Ray, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.  She was born October 10, 1932, in Pikeville, Kentucky, daughter of the late John D. and Hettie Coleman Worrix.  Lola was the widow of the late Willis G. Barney.

She was a member of Allensville Christian Church.

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Dec 21, 2020

Daniel “Danny” L. Bagent, 53, of Logan, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  He was born September 3, 1967, in Lancaster, Ohio, son of the late John and Ethel Wolfe Bagent.  Danny was married to Kimberly Fisher Bagent, who survives.

He was employed at Westrock of Lancaster.

In...

Dec 20, 2020

Mary Frances Dishong, 92, of Coolville, passed away Sunday December 20, 2020 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.  She was born May 27, 1928 in Logan County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert and Esther Pickett Hatfield.  She was married to Harold “Burt” Dishong, for 49 years, and he passed away in 1994.

She retired from...

Dec 18, 2020

David L. Derr, 88, of Logan, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born November 26, 1932 in Hocking County, Ohio, son of the late Lester Calvin and Frances Waveline Poling Derr.  Dave was married in 1964, to the late Margie J. Potts Derr.

Dave graduated...