Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Sep 24, 2020

Audrey G. Lauderback, 92, of Nelsonville, passed away Thursday September 24, 2020 at The Laurels of Athens.  She was born September 17, 1928 in Hocking County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Herman Williams and Mabel Boals Chambers.  She was married to the late James M. Lauderback, for 33 years, and he passed away in 1977.

She...

Sep 23, 2020

Sharon L. Wine, 67, of Logan won her battle with cancer when she went home to be with Jesus on September 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was a faithful and loving servant of Jesus.

Born April 30, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Virgil and Glenna Knight.

A 1971 graduate...

Sep 20, 2020

Letha J. Kinnaman has left her earthly home on Sunday, September 20, 2020, to join her husband and the Lord Jesus Christ in heaven.  Letha was born on September 30, 1931, on a Maple Heights Farm in Perry County, Ohio.  She attended Mayville School for grades one through eight, and she graduated from New Straitsville High School in 1949...

Sep 18, 2020

Faith L. Harkins, 57, of Albany, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, peacefully in her home.  She was born September 3, 1963 in Moline, Illinois, daughter of the late Warren G. and Betty L. Bass.

Mrs. Harkins is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Samuel A. Harkins, her children, James G. Harkins, Wesley A. and...

Sep 17, 2020

Bernice Alene “Mommy Grandma” Wortman, 92, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, at her residence.  She was born July 22, 1928, in Vinton County, daughter of the late John Vincent and Daisy Dean Napper Boyer.  Bernice was married for 74 years to the late Harold F. Wortman, who passed away on April 6, 2004.

She...

Sep 16, 2020

In March of 1932, Elsie and Lotus Salyer welcomed their youngest of four children into the world.  They named her Rhodora, after the beautiful flower her father saw on the French countryside while he served in the First World War.

Rhodora lived up to her name, spreading beauty wherever she went.  For 88 years she made this...

Sep 15, 2020

Lois Jane Hopstetter, 95, of Haydenville, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  She was born November 3, 1924, in Athens County, daughter of the late Carl and Ruby Pruden Harris.  Lois was the widow of the late Donald “Rink” Hopstetter.

She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Logan....

Sep 15, 2020

Sharon Kay Hook, 73, of Glouster, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at The Laurels of Athens.  She was born August 20, 1947, in Marion, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Margaret McClelland Hook.

Sharon was a former restaurant owner, a member of the Glouster Church of Christ and a member of 3 Star Senior Citizens...

Sep 14, 2020

Barbara E. Turner, 72, of The Plains, passed away Monday September 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 13,1948 in Athens County, Ohio, the daughter of the late James S. and Bernice Dishong Adams. Barbara was married to Jerry E. Turner, for 48 years, who survives.

She worked as a school bus driver for many...

Sep 14, 2020

Rev. Roger L. Fidler, 82, of Logan, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.  He was born June 26, 1938, in Buchtel, Ohio, son of the late Charles J. and Agnes Gillilan Fiddler.  Roger was married to Shelby Blake Fidler, who survives.

He was the founder and retired Pastor of The Peoples...

Sep 14, 2020

Russell E. Barnhart Sr., 80, of Glouster, passed away Monday September 14, 2020 at his residence.  He was born November 6, 1939 in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of the late William Earl Barnhart and Elizabeth Merz Trough.  He was married to Sheila Barnhart who survives.

He was a veteran of both the United States Marine Corp and the...

Sep 13, 2020

Donald “Donnie” Eugene Beavers, 73, of Logan, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  He was born September 11, 1947 in New Plymouth, Ohio, son of the late William Jennings and Dorothy Agnes Helber Beavers.  Donnie was married to Mary Barhart Beavers, who survives.

He was a retired log truck driver and...

Sep 13, 2020

Cathy L. Dixon, 54, of Zaleski, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe, after a long battle of dementia.  She was born February 6, 1966 in Nelsonville, Ohio, daughter of Cathy Campbell Dial of Zaleski and James Dixon of Clewiston, Florida.

She was a 1984 Vinton County High School graduate and led a...

Sep 11, 2020

Patricia “Patsy” Jean Marcum, 64, of Radcliff, passed away Friday September 11, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born February 14, 1956 in Logan, West Virginia, daughter of Betty Jean Kirby Marcum of Albany and the late Ronald Wayne Marcum. She was the companion and dear friend of William “Bill” Myslinski, for 23 years, who...

Sep 11, 2020

Sharon Lynn Allen, 70, of Nelsonville, passed away Friday September 11, 2020 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in The Plains. She was born July 9, 1950 in Nelsonville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Glenn and Erma Blackstone Murphy.  She was married to Neil V. Allen who survives.

She loved her family very much, and she was...

Sep 10, 2020

Laura Bethel McGlaughlin, 100, of Zaleski, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her residence.  She was born August 23, 1920, in Vinton County, daughter of the late Ernest and Rosanna Bowen Perry.  Laura was the widow of the late Beryl McGlaughlin.

Since 1933, she was a member of Black Oak Church and is currently a member...

Sep 9, 2020

Claude Hylis Wing, 65, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.  He was born October 27, 1954, in Vinton County, son of the late Harry Edward and Carlene Dorothy Ashmore Wing.

He formerly worked at the Laurelville Feed Mill and Garretts Carpet Connection Flooring Department.

Claude is survived...

Sep 8, 2020

Lilly Ann Hall, 59, of Nelsonville, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2020 at her residence.  She was born March 25, 1961 in Athens, Ohio, the daughter of the late Betty Cunningham.

Lilly is survived by a daughter, April (Davey Rager) Hall of Nelsonville; grandchildren, Billjack Sheets, Topanga Osborne and Harmony Hall; several brothers and sisters; special friend,...

Sep 8, 2020

Jerry R. Perry, 70, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2020, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  He was born April 27, 1950, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Robert Perry and Betty Lowery Winter.  Jerry was married to Betty Elick Perry, who survives.

He was a retired timber buyer.

Jerry is...

Sep 6, 2020

Kenneth Calvin Williams, 82, of Carbon Hill, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born January 26, 1938, in Greendale, Ohio, son of the late John H. and Violet O. Mills Williams.  Kenneth was married to the late Miriam Hutton Williams.

He was a former iron...