Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Apr 28, 2017

George Lee Crow, 80, of Logan, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at The Carlin House in Logan.  He was born February 8, 1937 in McArthur, son of the late Henry A. and Garnett Walton Crow.  George was married to the late Eleanor Winters Crow.

He was a retired plumber who owned and operated Harbarger Plumbing and...

Apr 27, 2017

Gary Edward Wycuff, 59, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born April 8, 1958 in Columbus, son of the late George Edward and Joann Lindenbolt Wycuff.  Gary was married to Patricia Ann Veit Wycuff, who survives.

Gary formerly worked for AT&T as a lineman.

He...

Apr 24, 2017

Vaughn Ray Russell, 68, of Carbon Hill, OH, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1948 in Logan, Ohio, son of the late William Paul and Melvena Hall Russell. He was married to Beverly “Bev” Sue Kirkendall Russell who survives, for 48 years.

He was a retired custodian at...

Apr 22, 2017

Gerald E. Carpenter, 76, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his residence.  He was born July 1, 1940 in Vinton County, son of the late Walter and Ermel Amerine Carpenter.  Gerald was married for 35 years to Martha Marie Moyer Carpenter, who survives.

He retired in 2002 from Midwest Fabricating in Amanda, was a...

Apr 20, 2017

Diane M. Graham, 53, of Creola, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 13, 1963 in Marion, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Donna Brush Shaffer.

Diane was a nurse for the past 30 years where she formerly worked at Huston Nursing...

Apr 17, 2017

Helen Louise Mount, 75, of Wilkesville, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Edgewood Manor of Wellston.  She was born November 22, 1941 in Toledo, daughter of the late Henry and Alice Vokry Lewis.  Helen was the widow of the late Daniel Mount.

She is survived by her sons, John Henry (Penny) Fulton of Wilkesville, Robert Jackson...

Apr 15, 2017

Ronald Keith Stotts, 63, of The Plains, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the residence of his fiancé in Athens. He was born February 1, 1954, in Athens, Ohio, son of the late Grover Cleveland and Delores Jane Katzenbach Stotts. He was engaged to his companion and dear friend, Patricia Noland of Athens who survives.

He...

Apr 15, 2017

Roscoe Oliver Reynolds, 84, of Chillicothe, formerly of McArthur, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe.  He was born March 13, 1933 in McArthur, son of the late Roscoe G. and Bessie Le Paige Reynolds.  Roscoe was married to the late Phyllis Adkins Reynolds.

He formerly worked in the housekeeping department for the...

Apr 13, 2017

Mona Joette Jewell, age 85, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Athens.  She was born February 24, 1932 in Glouster, daughter of the late Ralph “Turtle” and Zenith Lowery Jewell. She was raised on Waterworks Hill in Glouster and later moved to Kimberly Meadows Apartments in Nelsonville for many years until needing constant...

Apr 11, 2017

James Allen Riffle, 63, of Willow Wood, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Abby Shire Place Nursing Home in Gallia County.  He was born May 31, 1953, son of Sarah L. Andrews Riffle of McArthur and the late George D. Riffle.

James was a truck driver and a Vietnam Era Navy Veteran.

In addition...

Apr 10, 2017

Martha Mae Mulhern, 75, of McArthur, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at her residence.  She was born April 23, 1941 in Vinton County, daughter of the late Clyde and Mabel Andrews West.

Mae was a member of the McArthur Eagles AERIE #2279 and was an avid Vinton County Viking sports fan.  For 20 years, she was...

Apr 8, 2017

Dewayne E. Martin, 53, of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Nelsonville.  He was born November 12, 1963, in Nelsonville, son of the late Ted and Martha Bruce Martin. He is survived by sisters, Sheryl (Jim) Davis, Cindy Lax both of Nelsonville and Sheila (Russ) Barnhart of Hollister; brothers, Teddy (Becky) Martin of Millfield, Jerry Martin of...

Apr 6, 2017

Judith Ann Montgomery, 79, of Nelsonville, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at her residence.  She was born November 23, 1937 in Nelsonville, Ohio, daughter of the late Jack and Lucille Warren Monk.  She was the widow of the late Roy Montgomery. Judith is survived by dear friend and loving companion, Paul Hickman of the residence; son, Mike (Linda)...

Apr 1, 2017

Rickey J. Stivison, 60, of Logan, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  He was born August 24, 1956 in Logan, son of the late Herbert and M. Lucille Cable Stivison.  Rickey was married for 41 years to his loving wife and best friend, Beverly Oblinger Stivison, who survives.

He was...

Mar 31, 2017

Lewis E. Hawk, 64, of McArthur, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence.  He was born August 19, 1952 in Columbus, son of the late William Robert and Cleo May Ginn Hawk Sr.  Lewis was married to Terry Farmer Hawk, who survives.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

In addition...

Mar 29, 2017

Rosella Harris, 88, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Logan Health Care Center in Logan.  She was born April 28, 1928 in Monday Creek, Ohio, daughter of the late Walter and Flossie Erb Brooks.  Rosella was the widow of the late Melvin Harris.

In her spare time, she thoroughly enjoyed crocheting.

Rosella...

Mar 28, 2017

Paul Carlton Cecil Jr., 58, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born February 27, 1959 in Charleston, West Virginia, son of Frances R. (McVey) Cecil of Allensville and the late Paul Carlton Cecil Sr.  Paul was married to Diane (Luster) Cecil, who survives.

He retired as the...

Mar 27, 2017

Retired K9 Dooley went across the rainbow bridge Monday, March 27th 2017 at 5:30 PM. He became acutely ill as a result of his existing cancer and was taken to the Mt. Zion Animal Clinic. Dooley died peacefully with Lt. Bowden, Tonya, and his dear friend Chris Gill at his side.

Dooley was born on November 30...

Mar 27, 2017

Keith Scott Woodard, 52, of McArthur, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at his residence.  He was born February 19, 1965 in Chillicothe, son of Vera L. Dunkle Woodard of Circleville and the late Albert F. Woodard.

Keith was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the McArthur VFW Post #5299 and...

Mar 25, 2017

Jerrie F. Smith, 85, of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 12, 1931 in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Leslie and Tessie Ervin Cavanaugh.  She was married to Donald R. Smith Sr., who survives, for 54 years. Jerrie had a warm, inviting smile and everyone...