Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Apr 19, 2024

Jo Ann Carpenter, 87, of South Bloomingville passed away on April 19, 2024.  She was born on August 10, 1936 in McArthur to Emmitt and Edna (Jividen) Thompson.  She was retired as a Fairfield County Records Clerk.  She attended Colrain Methodist Church in Kingston and attended Bible Baptist Church in Lancaster.  In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Apr 18, 2024

Mitchell "Brent" Ebert, 70, of Laurelville, passed away on April 18, 2024, at Dublin Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on January 19, 1954, in South Bloomingville, Ohio, to the late Roger and Betty (Shaw) Ebert. A proud graduate of Laurelville High School in 1972, Brent's journey was marked by dedication and community service.

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Apr 17, 2024

Kenneth Hartley, 77, of Circleville passed away on April 17, 2024.  He was born on July 5, 1946 in Ravenswood, WV to Normal and Dorothy (Davis) Hartley.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sondra (Hill) Hartley.  Kenneth is survived by his son Matt (Tanya) Hartley; grandchildren Johnathan and Lucas and by brother...

Apr 16, 2024

Dr. Rudolph Caldwell, 88, of Columbus passed away on April 16, 2024.  He was born on February 27, 1936 in Little Walnut to Kenneth and Essie (Canter) Caldwell.  He was a Navy Veteran and a Baptist Pastor who pastored for 33 years.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his 1st wife Jo Ann Bandy...

Apr 15, 2024

Lester Oren “Mugsy” Johnson

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lester Oren “Mugsy” Johnson, 74, of Circleville who left us peacefully on April 15, 2024 was born in Columbus, Ohio,  Mugsy was a cherished figure known for his warmth, humor, and loving nature.  Mugsy spent his life dedicated to his family, filling...

Apr 14, 2024

Kenneth Martin, 82, of Circleville passed away on April 14, 2024.  He was born on March 29, 1942 in Circleville.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and children Ricky Martin and Pam Croston.  Kenneth is survived by his son Bryan Martin and granddaughters Paytn and Emma Crumley and several cousins and...

Apr 13, 2024

Mary Lou Ross, 84, of Laurelville passed away on April 13, 2024 at Grant Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 23, 1940 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Wayne and Dorothy (Frazier) Cupp.  She was a graduate of Saltcreek High School in 1958 and was a faithful lifelong member of the Laurelville Trinity United...

Apr 13, 2024

Larry Gene Pontius, of Circleville passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2024. Larry was the son of James and Martha Pontius and was born on September 14, 1946. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Diana, infant brother Terry as well as his Mother and Father-in-law Margaret and John Gregory. Larry is survived by...

Apr 12, 2024

Margaret L. Willison, 71, of Circleville, passed away April 12, 2024 at home.  She was born March 22, 1953 in Flora, IL the daughter of the late Irmal and Bernice (Eddy) Wallen.  Margaret was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ.  She loved genealogy, purses, watching hummingbirds and pampering her Yorkie, Phoebe.  Margaret was very involved in her...

Apr 11, 2024

Frank Robert (Bob) Lands, II, 74, of Stoutsville, Ohio, died on April 11, 2024 at the James Cancer Center surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born July 10, 1949 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary Katherine Lands. He was a 1967 graduate of Logan Elm High School. Bob’s life exemplified servant leadership and...

Apr 10, 2024

Wilma H. (Leyman) Beerman, 80, of Orient, passed away on April 10, 2024 at her home in the loving care of her husband, James. She was born September 14, 1943 in Cincinnati to Henry and Augusta (Kohls) Leyman.  Wilma is survived by her soulmate and loving husband of 58 years, James Beerman, sons Timothy (Amy), Kevin (Shawn Steen) and...

Apr 9, 2024

Ernie L. Karshner, 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Brown Memorial Home following a brief battle with cancer.  Ernie was born in Ross County to Nelson and Goldie (Waits) Karshner on December 27, 1949.  He graduated from Southeastern High School in 1969 where he met the love of his life, Holly Fisher.  They were married on...

Apr 9, 2024

Alice (Carder) Severing, 81, of Circleville passed away on April 9, 2024.  She was born on July 21, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Lavon (Garrett) Carder. She was a member of Hedges Chapel CCCU; teacher’s aide for Hope Strong and was active at her community center calling bingo.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Apr 8, 2024

Sue Ellen Fair Tipton, 82, of Circleville passed away on April 8, 2024.  She was born on September 28, 1941 in Millersburg, Ohio to Cloyd and Neeva (Williamson) Fair.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George Tipton and brother Wayne Fair.  Sue is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Bruce) Sorrell and grandchildren...

Apr 8, 2024

Kenneth F. Seymour, 63, of Williamsport passed away on April 8, 2024.  He was born on September 5, 1960 in Pickaway County to Willard and Evelyn (Jordan) Seymour.  Kenneth worked at Pickaway Manor where he made many friends.  He collected Allis-Chalmers tractors and enjoyed socializing and his favorite things to say was “Hey Neighbor.”  In addition to his parents...

Apr 8, 2024

Nancy Mumford, age 90 was born at home in Columbus Ohio on December 5, 1933 and passed away on April 2, 2024.

Nancy was the first born of five daughters to Sam and Mary Price in Columbus Ohio.  She was preceded in death by parents Samuel and Mary (Loudermilk) Price; husband Norman Rudolph Mumford; daughter Norma Ann...

Apr 5, 2024

Shirley Streitenberger, 88, of Circleville passed away on April 5, 2024.  She was born on April 6, 1935 in Williamsport to Clarence and Ilo (Skinner) Baker.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Streitenberger; daughter Karen Clifton; by siblings Maxine Sykes and Carl Baker.  Shirley is survived by her children Beverly (Wertie)...

Apr 4, 2024

Gail Ann Davis, 64, of Ashville passed away on April 4, 2024.  She was born on June 25, 1959 in Columbus to Edwin and Freida (Renaud) Hess.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a step-father Oscar Smith; husband Rickie Davis.  Gail is survived by her children Kelly (Brad) Benner, Kyle (Becky) Davis and J....

Apr 2, 2024

Robert (Bob) D. Valentine, 97, went to be with the Lord at 3:16 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He lived life to the fullest touching many lives with a simple smile and sense of humor no matter where he was and devoted himself to serving others in Christ Jesus. Bob was born in Greentown,...

Apr 1, 2024

Raven Elizabeth Schmitt, age 31, of Circleville, walked through the gates of

Heaven and straight into the arms of all her loving grandparents on Monday,

April 1, 2024.

She was born July 24, 1992, in Lansing, Michigan, to Kenda Collins. Raven was

a sweet, smiley, generous, and affectionate little girl who...