Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Jan 31, 2021

Martha Nicholson, 77, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  She was born November 28, 1943, in Pikeville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Miles and Sara Thacker.  Martha was married to the late John R. Nicholson.

She is survived by her sons, John Nicholson of Hillsboro, Raymond (Robin) Nicholson of...

Jan 30, 2021

Juanita M. Woods, 83, of Circleville, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her residence.  She was born September 14, 1937, in Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert Steve Kirkendall and Hazel M. Johnson Robertson.

Juanita is survived by her son, Donald (Susan) Teets of McArthur; daughters, Rhonda (Michael) Coleman of Pond Creek, Oklahoma, Avonelle (Roger)...

Jan 21, 2021

Andrew Nicholas Nesser McNichols, 29, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, in McArthur, Ohio, as a result of an auto accident.  He was born December 17, 1991, in Athens, Ohio, son of Angela M. Leach of McArthur, and Robert L. Nesser of London, Ohio.

Andrew was employed with E&E Construction Company in McArthur.  He loved...

Jan 19, 2021

Pamelia Ann “Sissy” (Newlun) Lyall, 84, of Athens, passed away Wednesday January 19, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born December 10, 1936 in Nelsonville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Daniel Webster “Webb” and Mary Violet Betts Newlun.

She was a retired Home Health Care Aide; was a member of Asbury UMC and...

Jan 15, 2021

Richard “Dick” Lamar Graves, of La Mirada, CA, passed away January 15th, 2021.

Dick was born on August 4, 1937, in McArthur, OH.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Graves, many Ohio relatives, and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Pilar Graves, Hollywood, CA, and his parents, Nial...

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

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 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...