Pickaway County Veterans' Service Office

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Veterans and service members can use VA home loan services to potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars.

06/02/2026

This month NACVSO President Andrew Tangen highlights the importance of coming together for our annual conference.

Read the full article here: https://www.nacvso.org/news/a-message-from-nacvso-president---may-2026

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Sergeant First Class Brandon Kyle Hickey 🇺🇸
September 12, 1991 — May 19, 2026
Horizon City

I wanted to invite all of you to join me, and the family of SFC Brandon Hickey, in escorting him home. SFC Hickey was stationed at Ft. Bliss and died on May 19th. He will arrive at the Columbus airport on June 2nd at 10:44 AM on American Flight #1279. From the airport we will travel back to Cardaras Funeral Home in Logan, Ohio

In addition, the visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 and then funeral services beginning at 1:00 with burial at 1400

Brandon Kyle Hickey, 34, of Horizon City, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2026. He was born on September 12, 1991, in Lancaster, Ohio, Brandon was a joyful spirit who loved spending time with friends and family. Known for his friendly nature, he never met a stranger. Brandon was an empathetic person who absorbed everything around him and helped everyone he encountered.

Brandon graduated from Nelsonville York High School and chose to serve his country by joining the United States Army. After graduating, he became a Chinook mechanic and later advanced his career by attending the Drill Instructor Academy. His dedication and leadership earned him a place in the Drill Instructor Hall of Fame, where he served as Chief of Training. Brandon completed one tour of duty in Afghanistan, showcasing his commitment to serving and protecting.

He continued his Army service by moving to Texas, where he furthered his career and achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class in his division.

Brandon is survived by his father, Mark, and stepmother, Jesi Vancuren; his mother, Jacquie, and stepfather, Adam Wine; his brother, Jessie, and sister-in-law, Josie Johnson; his sister, Meagan, and sister-in-law, Megan Johnson-Meyers; and his grandparents, Danny and Rhonda Wine.

He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Marjorie Tubbs and Phyllis VanCuren and aunt, Sheila Tubbs.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Hocking Hills Retreat Center, 30682 Chieftain Drive, Logan, Ohio, 43138, with Pastor Steve Hubbard officiating. Burial will be in New Fairview Memorial Gardens, Rockbridge, with military graveside services being conducted by the United States Army. Visitation will be held at the Hocking Hills Retreat Center on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Arrangements are by Cardaras Funeral Home, 183 E. Second St., Logan, Ohio 43138.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Sergeant First Class Brandon Hickey to the PTSD Foundation of America, 8203 Willow Place Drive South, Suite 680, Huston, Texas 77070 or online at https://ptsdusa.org/

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com

06/01/2026

Our office is open this week with limited service while our CVSOs are attending our national training with NACVSO in Reno, Nevada.

Our Financial Assistance and Transportation services are still available during normal operations.
Thank you for your patience with us while we are fulfilling our required training.

06/01/2026

Our County Veteran Service Officers are at the NACVSO Conference engaging in training and conversation with officials from the Veterans Administration and other organizations to keep us current on the latest updates to legislation and laws concerning benefits available to our Veterans.

05/22/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday May 25 in observation of Memorial Day. Please take time this weekend to remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Memorial Day, a federal holiday in May, honors the men and women who died serving in the U.S. military. It began as D...

05/16/2026

Thank you to all who have served and are still serving our great nation as we remember Armed Forces Day!