Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jan 17, 2017

Patsy Triplett, 74, of Laurelville died January 17, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 1, 1943 in Accoville, WV, the daughter of Henan and Nettie (England) Triplett. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, General Jackson Johnson; sister, Jewell Rowe and brother, Bob Triplett. She is survived by her husband, Glen Triplett.

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Jan 16, 2017

Brandon Watts, 27, of Columbus passed away on January 16, 2017 in Columbus. He was born on June 12, 1989 in Salt Lake City, Utah the son of Craig and Janet (England) Watts. He was a 2008 graduate of Teays Valley High School and Eastland Career Center majoring in electronics. He was preceded in death by his father. Brandon...

Jan 16, 2017

Dewey G. Mays, 88, of Circleville passed away on January 16, 2017. He was born on August 15, 1928 in Beckley, West Virginia to Curtis and Sadie (Merritt) Mays. Dewey was a WWII and Korea Army Veteran, retired from Dupont and was a member of AmVets Post 2256. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Jan 12, 2017

Susannah (Linn) Kellough, of Circleville, died peacefully on January 12, 2017. Born on June 29, 1948 to Clarence E. and Rosemary Linn, she was the second of five children (Sally, Scott, Jeff and Jody). After graduating from Circleville High School in 1966, Susie trained as a Medical Laboratory Technician, working more than 20 years at various hospitals around the...

Jan 12, 2017

Delmer Richard Rhodes, 80, of Circleville went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2017 at 4:10 a.m. surrounded by his family. He retired from Becton Dickinson as a polymer scientist after 28 years of service. When he retired, his hobbies were golfing, woodworking and spending time with his family. He was known for his sense of humor...

Jan 12, 2017

Paul David Schein, 91, passed away on January 12, 2017. He was born April 5, 1925 in Pickaway County, Ohio, the son of George Christian Schein and Hannah M. Robison Schein. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Harold and Carl Schein. He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1943 and served in the US Army...

Jan 12, 2017

Caroline P. Herron, 76, of Circleville, died January 12, 2017 at Berger ER. She was born on January 7, 1941 in Circleville, the daughter of Clarence and Marie Griffey. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry “Jake” Herron; brother, Clarence “Buddy” Griffey and sisters, Ginny Scott and Marvene Rollins. She is survived by her children, Jerry...

Jan 11, 2017

Roy Walisa, 88, of Circleville passed away on January 11, 2017. He was born on March 15, 1928 in Circleville to Arthur and Carrie (Brown) Walisa. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. He loved camping, fishing and traveling. He enjoyed talking about naval ships. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Jessie (Shockey)...

Jan 11, 2017

Norman E. “Beecher” Poling, 81, of Amanda, died January 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 14, 1935 in Hocking County, the son of the late Theodore and Mildred (Peck) Poling. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Carpenters Local 200. He is survived by his wife, Norma (Nungester) Poling; children, Dianna Poling, Mitchell...

Jan 10, 2017

Janet L. Culler, 72, of Circleville, died January 10, 2017 at Berger Hospital. She was born October 21, 1944 in Circleville, the daughter of Wilford and Nellie (Payne) Rooker. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John Culler. She is survived by her children, Brenda , Robert and Jeff Holcomb, Mike Culler and Angela Robinson; 7...

Jan 9, 2017

Mary B. Keaton, 84, of Ashville, formerly of New Holland passed away on January 9, 2017 in Ashville. She was born on February 23, 1932 in Byesville, Ohio to John and Etta (Milligan) Smalley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Emmert Fred Keaton, sons; Michael Sapp and Frederick W. Keaton and by...

Jan 9, 2017

Richard A. Weaver, 81, of Circleville,died January 9, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 17, 1935 in Circleville, the son of Ernest and Hazel (Arledge) Weaver. He was retired from E.I. DuPont. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Dan Daniels; siblings, Ruth Lutz, Betty Clifton, Doris Reeser, Patty Reed, Bob Weaver, Dolly Thompson,...

Jan 7, 2017

Orville E. Kempton, 93, of Laurelville, died Jan. 7, 2017 in Circleville. He was born June 13, 1923 in Dayton OH, the son of Albert and Lora (Oldaker) Kempton. Orville was a WWII Army veteran, member of Laurel Hills United Methodist Church, Pumpkin City Wings, Lancaster Old Car Club and Roundtown Roamers. Orville owned and operated his own service...

Jan 7, 2017

James Olson, 82, of Circleville passed away on January 7, 2017. He was born on December 2, 1934 in Hampton, IA to Clifford and Ina (Crafton) Olson. James was a retired master sergeant in the US Air Force. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his 1st wife; Lou Ellen (Fields) Olson, son; Clifford J....

Jan 7, 2017

Direct Cremation

Jan 7, 2017

Pending

Jan 6, 2017

Mary Lou (Gibbs) Brown, 87, formerly of Lancaster died January 6, 2017 at Brown Memorial. She was born on August 8, 1929 in Morgan County the daughter of the late Rev. Orville and Gertrude (Pletcher) Gibbs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four sons; Mark, Brent, Bobby and Jimmy; two grandsons; Brent and Jason,...

Jan 6, 2017

Shirley A. Palkowski, 70, of Ashville passed away on January 6, 2017. She was born on February 19, 1946 in Pickaway County to Lloyd and Norma Jean (Carpenter) Danner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; David Palkowski. She was active in Teays Valley Boosters throughout her kids athletics. Shirley is survived by...

Jan 5, 2017

David M. Hartley, 71, of Circleville passed away on January 5, 2016. He was born on May 22, 1945 in West Virginia to the late Gilbert and Velma (Pitman) Hartley. David had owned Kingston Florist and later worked for Rhoads in their floral department. He is survived by his wife, Deanna (Deem) Hartley, daughter; Tracy (Denny) Fowler, sons; Scott...

Jan 5, 2017

Donald E. Gatwood, 87, of Circleville passed away on January 5, 2017. He was born on July 18, 1929 in Fairfield County to Frank and Victoria (Hardesty) Gatwood. Donald served in the Korean Conflict-520th QuarterMaster Petroleum Supply Company, a member of the Roundtown Roamers Campers Club and retired from Columbus Southern Electric Company. He and his wife spent the...