Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Sep 16, 2018

Robert Matthew Sowers Sr., 73, of Ray, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  He was born September 8, 1945 in Allensville, son of the late John and Mary Bethel Sowers Sr.

Bob retired from Buckeye Automatic.

He is survived by his children, Robert “Bobby” Sowers Jr. of Ray,...

Sep 15, 2018

James “Jimmy” R. Hood, 71, of Bronston, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his residence.  He was born August 12, 1947 in McConnelsville, Ohio, son of the late James E. and Helen Maxine Gastin Hood.

He was a retired truck driver and a Vietnam War Navy Veteran.

Jimmy is survived by his brother,...

Sep 15, 2018

Deanna Sue Campbell, 75, of Logan, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  She was born April 7, 1943 in Haydenville, daughter of the late Arthur and Nelva Ruth McGathey Crane.  Deanna was the widow of the late Robert Eugene Campbell.

She was the retired former owner of Bob’s Pizza in Logan....

Sep 14, 2018

Marie B. Milligan, 96, of Bremen, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at Cindy’s Adult Care Center in Sugar Grove.  She was born March 10, 1922 in Fairfield County, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert D. and Rose Daily Robinson.  Marie was the widow of the late Wilbur “Jay” Milligan.

She was a retired beautician who owned...

Sep 11, 2018

Jerry Lee Seitz, 58, of Londonderry, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his residence.  He was born June 19, 1960 in Chillicothe, son of the late Robert “Bob” Edwin and Norma Jean Jones Seitz.  Jerry was married to Brenda Graves Seitz, who survives.

He formerly worked at General Mills in Wellston for 34 ½ years and...

Sep 9, 2018

Debra Sue Maccombs, 56, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday September 9, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 13, 1962 in Nelsonville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Daniel P. and Dora May Forbes Mays.  She was married to Ray Allen Maccombs, for 29 years, who survives.

She was a graduate...

Sep 9, 2018

David Carol Smallridge, 62, of New Plymouth, passed away Sunday September 9, 2018 at his residence.  He was born March 5, 1956 in Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late Solomon Carol and Daisy Marie Black Smallridge.

David was a Finish Carpenter and worked at C.J. Mahan in Grove City.  He was loved by his family and...

Sep 4, 2018

Matthew Lee McDonald, 29, of Middleport, passed away Tuesday September 4, 2018.  He was born July 2, 1989 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Harley E. and Melissa Mae Barrett Fife.

He is survived by sons, Jacob and Gunner McDonald; daughter, Jaycie Lynn McDonald; brothers, Jimmy McDonald of Rutland, Jason (Jamie) Fife of McArthur, Harley McDonald...

Sep 4, 2018

Timothy Allen Burnheimer, 58, of New Straitsville, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at his residence.  He was born February 1, 1960 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Vernon Burnheimer.  Timothy was married to Tammy Monroe Burnheimer, who survives.

He worked for Ton Trucking Company in Ashville.

Timothy is survived by his sons,...

Sep 3, 2018

James Anthony Garavuso, 86, of Logan, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at his residence.  He was born April 26, 1932 in Queens, New York, son of the late Joseph Garavuso and Carmela Maffei Garavuso Picucci.  James was married for 62 years to Helen Stenson Garavuso, who survives.

He retired as the Director of Distribution for Morse...

Sep 3, 2018

Helen Louise Russell, 95, of The Plains, passed away peacefully Monday, September 3, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center in The Plains.  She was born December 5, 1922 in Coolville, the daughter of the late Thomas Howard Russell and Ida Frost Russell. She was a graduate of Athens High School and retired from McBee Systems with 43 years of...

Sep 2, 2018

Edgar Forde “Pete” McClain, 84, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Nelsonville April 13, 1934, son of the late Edgar Foster and Anna Grace Lash McClain.  He was married for 65 years to Mary Helen Wolfe McClain, who survives. Pete was a retired Iron Worker with Union Local #172 and...

Sep 1, 2018

Hollie Lee “Dick” Trader Jr., 79, of Logan, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Logan Care and Rehabilitation Center in Logan.  He was born September 18, 1938 in Hocking County, son of the late Hollie Lee and Hazel Owings Trader Sr.

Dick retired from Wolsky Stair Company in Logan.

He is survived by a...

Sep 1, 2018

Shirley Elaine Hocter, 73, of Athens, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in The Plains.  She was born May 22, 1945 in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late James Joshua and Florence Ilene Kinney Dennis.  Shirley was the widow of the late John Hocter.

She retired from Ohio University in Athens and...

Aug 31, 2018

Tamara D. Metcalf Spaulding, 47, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.  She was born February 17, 1971 in Nelsonville, the daughter of the Daniel Lee Metcalf of Columbus and the late Debra Ann Mullins. Tammy graduated from Hamilton Township High School and attended DeVry University. She attended the Pentecostal Church of God...

Aug 31, 2018

Merle Edward Howson, 76, of Nelsonville, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Nelsonville, January 27, 1942, son of the late Orlando and Edith Campbell Howson.  He was married for 51 years to Alice Lauderback Howson, who survives. Merle graduated from Nelsonville High School in 1960.  He worked at Brooks Shoe Company for...

Aug 28, 2018

William “Bill” Wolfe, born May 19, 1927, left this world of pain for a more pain free state on August 28, 2018, at his home in Cutler, Ohio.  He was born in Murray City, Ohio, to Leather Currens Wolfe and Burke Wolfe.  His mother died in 1932 and his father died in 1933, leaving Bill and his...

Aug 27, 2018

Jacqulyn Jo Jardine, 64, of Wilkesville, passed away August 27, 2018 at her residence.  She was born November 10, 1953 in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late William Graham and Billie Lou Wilson Jardine.

She was a retired teacher from Vinton County High School, a Magna Cum Ladue graduate of Ohio University and was also a member...

Aug 25, 2018

Wanda June Bobo Dewhurst, 81, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her residence.  She was born June 12, 1937 in Albany, daughter of the late Raymond Harold and Bertha Faye Molihan Bobo.  She was the widow of the late Thomas Arthur Dewhurst who passed away September 14, 2011.

She is survived by children, Dennis...

Aug 25, 2018

Robert Thomas “Tom” Primmer, 63, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday August 25, 2018 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.  He was born February 15, 1955 in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Frank Primmer and Leah Rae Kelly.  He was married to Evelyn Spangler Primmer who survives.

Tom was a Navy Veteran and worked as a Laborer at...