Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Dec 4, 2017

Richard William Pettet, 57, of McArthur, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017.  He was born July 2, 1960 in New Lexington, Ohio, son of Philip R. and Cora Mae Jividen Pettet of Albany.

Richard was a member of Laborers Union 423, the McArthur VFW and the McArthur Eagles.

In addition to his parents, he is...

Dec 4, 2017

Gunner Dunn Muncy, infant son of Ira Kevan Muncy III and Kaitlyn Dunn of McArthur, passed away at birth on Monday, December 4, 2017 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Amy Dunn, Steven Simpkins, Michelle Shuler Burns and Ira Kevin Muncy Jr.; great grandparents, Helen Dimpkins,...

Nov 30, 2017

Polly Castle, 84, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her residence.  She was born September 3, 1933 in Paintsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late David and Deliza Van Hoose Jones.  Polly was the widow of the late Clifford Castle.

She is survived by her sons, Anderson Castle of Creola and William J. (Rebecca White)...

Nov 28, 2017

Blanche D. Mowery, 97, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Carlin House in Logan.  She was born October 21, 1920 in Logan, daughter of the late William Edward and Bertha Mowrey Fickel.   Blanche was married for 65 years to the late Luther W. “Luke” Mowery.

She was the former Clerk for the Hocking...

Nov 28, 2017

Karen Kay Voelker, 49, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe.  She was born September 26, 1968 in Athens, Ohio, daughter of Donald Bobo of McArthur and the late Carolyn Perry Powell.

Kay was a former cake maker for Super Valu in McArthur.

In addition to her father, she...

Nov 28, 2017

Donald Dale “Butch” Gearing, 65, of Londonderry, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, with his loving wife by his side.  He was born March 18, 1952 in McArthur, son of the late John Soloman and Ella Mae Cassidy Gearing.  Butch was married for 42 years to Carole Schull Gearing, who survives.

Nov 26, 2017

Rodney W. “Butch” Johnston, 70, of McConnellsville, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth.  He was born October 11, 1947, son of Ernest and Gertrude Locke Johnston.

Butch was a United States Army veteran who served in Vietnam.

He is survived by his children, Rodney (Jenna) Johnston, Samantha (Kevin) Woods...

Nov 25, 2017

Sharon K. Johnson, 72, of Buchtel, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center, The Plains.  She was born June 17, 1945, the daughter of the late Charles Austin Hale and Laura Alice Fitzpatrick Hale.  She was the widow of the late Wilbur C. “Pork” Johnson. Sharon attended the Buchtel United Methodist Church before she went...

Nov 17, 2017

Sharon Araette Coe, 76, of Carbon Hill, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at her residence.  She was born September 3, 1941 in Hocking County, daughter of the late William and Charlotte Harold Seals.  Sharon was the widow of the late Artie Dennis Coe.

She is survived by her son, William Douglas (Kris) Coe of Carbon Hill....

Nov 16, 2017

Evelyn B. Sheets, 79, was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, November 16, 2017.  She was the daughter of the late James Garland Holley and Fern Stump Holley of New Plymouth, Ohio.

Evelyn was born on September 30, 1938 in Carbondale.  She was the eldest of nine children...

Nov 15, 2017

Ernest M. Lanning, 91, of The Plains, was received into the hands of Jesus, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe.  He was born December 25, 1925 in Floodwood, son of the late Clyde and Cynthia Hill Lanning.  He was the widower of the late Eleanor H. Vaido Lanning. Ernest was retired from Ohio University...

Nov 12, 2017

Betty Jane Willis, 97, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 after a brief stay at the Laurels of Athens.  She was born October 5, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret Lenart Hanning.  She was the widow of the late Charles Willis.

Betty was retired from Seaman’s Market in Athens....

Nov 10, 2017

John H. Kramer Jr., 69, of Millersport, passed away Friday November 10, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. He was born January 8, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late John H. and Mary Ellen Whitsed Kramer Sr.

He was a sheet metal laborer and was a member of Local #24, Sheet Metal Workers.  He...

Nov 10, 2017

Dorothy Catherine Henley, 96, of McArthur, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur.  She was born March 9, 1921 in Pomeroy, Ohio, daughter of the late Fred and Sarah Ellen Bradshaw White.  Dorothy was the widow of the late Charles Henley.

She was a member of Locust Grove United Methodist Church....

Nov 7, 2017

Pastor Riley Coleman, 69, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.   He was born February 16, 1948 in McArthur, son of the late Ulysses Grant and Sarah Coleman.  Pastor Riley was married to Betty Robinson Coleman, who survives.

Pastor Riley was the Pastor for Allensville Christian Church Disciples of...

Nov 6, 2017

John S. Bishop Jr., 93, of Vinton, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at Four Winds Nursing Home in Jackson.  He was born November 16, 1923 in Vinton County, son of the late John and Ethel Buckley Bishop Sr.  John was married to the late Dora Riley Bishop, who passed away in 1991.

He was a retired...

Nov 6, 2017

Harold William “Bill” Cassill, 86, of Delaware, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. He was born February 25, 1931 in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Dorothea Cassill.

Bill was a 1948 graduate of Allensville High School and then attended The Ohio State University where he earned is Bachelor’s, Master’s...

Nov 4, 2017

Leonard William Lackey, 75, of Rockbridge, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his residence.  He was born June 4, 1942 in Jacksonville, Ohio, son of the late Peter and Bertha Ratajczak Lackey.  Leonard was married to Jacqueline Edwards Lackey, who survives.

He was a retired U.S. Merchant Marine after 35 years of service.

Leonard...

Oct 30, 2017

Gerald Ray “Jerry” Hart, 74, of Logan, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at his residence.  He was born September 2, 1943 in Columbus, son of the late Ray Merle and Ruth Matilda Crum Hart.  Jerry was married for 54 years to D. Elaine Norris Hart, who survives.

He retried from AEP as a heavy equipment operator,...

Oct 29, 2017

Mr. John “Jack” Walli, of Logan, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the age of 86. Jack was born to parents John (Eero) and Charlotte Walli (née Hughes), on August 14, 1931 in Detroit, MI. He grew up a single child and attended Grosse Ile High School. He went on to attend Bowling Green State University,...