Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Aug 9, 2016

Joyce Chadwell, 75, passed away on August 9, 2016 in Michigan. She was born on January 18, 1941 in Circleville, Ohio to Amos and Dora (Schwalbach) Cramblit. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; William Chadwell and siblings; William and Robert Cramblit and Raymond and Judy Crawford and step father Joe Crawford. Joyce...

Aug 9, 2016

Glenna M. Brown Shook, 83, of Avon Park, Fl. died, Aug.9, 2016. She was born Nov. 29, 1932 in Ironton, OH, the daughter of Rufus and Nellie (Thornton) Nance. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, Rev. Donald L. Brown and Rev. Clarence “Bud” Shook. She is survived by her children, Dennis (Dena) Brown of Grove...

Aug 9, 2016

Ronald Smith, 45, of Mount Sterling passed away on August 9, 2016. He was born on February 25, 1971 in Honolulu, HI to Larry and Diane (Pennington) Smith. Ronald, an Army Veteran graduated from Kubasaki High School, Okinawa, Japan. He was a Boy Scout assistant and was a life member of VFW Post 3331. In addition to...

Aug 7, 2016

Herman Jeffries Jr., 70, of Circleville passed away Sunday night August 7, 2016 of cardiac arrest. Herman was born on December 21, 1945 in Point Pleasant WV to Herman and Zelda (Sayre) Jeffries. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War with helicopter rescue unit and was member of the...

Aug 7, 2016

Raymond Steele, 73, of Darbyville, died August 7, 2016 in Columbus. He was born April 16, 1943 in Grayson, KY the son of William E. and Phoebe (Seagraves) Steele. He was an U.S Navy veteran, member of Seventh Day Adventist, was an avid baseball fan and coached the Bad News Boys. He made an annual walk to Kentucky to...

Aug 7, 2016

Lincoln Isaac, 85, of Circleville “kicked the bucket” (one of his favorite phrases) on Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was born on February 12, 1931, in Ashville to Charlie and Rose (Nelson) Isaac. Lincoln served two tours of duty in the Army as a sniper, paratrooper and scout during the Korean War. He was the owner of Isaac Tree...

Aug 6, 2016

Mark Roark, 47, of Lockbourne passed away on August 6, 2016. He was born on September 6, 1968 in Circleville to Van and Elizabeth (Dean) Roark. He was a member of Local 189 Pipefitters and Welders. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother; Trent Roark. Mark is survived by his mother and step-father;...

Aug 6, 2016

Aug 5, 2016

Fred Vandermark Sr., 79, of Circleville passed away on August 5, 2016. He was born in Chillicothe to Joseph and Cecil (Fultz) Vandermark. He had worked at Ralston Purina and had been an auxiliary deputy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by daughters; Karen Wagner and Connie Jo Weikert, brother; Gary Vandermark and by nephews;...

Aug 5, 2016

Pauline Elnor (Page) Miller, 96, of Circleville passed away on August 5, 2016. She was born in Fulton, Ohio on June 22, 1920 to Logan and Ethel (Powell) Page. She was past member of the Garden Club, South Central Ohio Preservation Society, was involved for many years with the outdoor drama, Tecumseh, was a life member of Historical Society,...

Aug 3, 2016

Ruthayn Mertz, 71, of Ashville passed away on August 3, 2016. She was born on December 5, 1944 in Columbus to Theodore and Dorothy (Berkheimer) Queen. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a former member of the Board of Directors Pickaway Agriculture Society, served as Treasurer and Vice President of Pickaway County Womens Republican Club...

Jul 31, 2016

Alonzo Davis, 67, of Circleville passed away on July 31, 2016. He was born on August 28, 1948 in Circleville to Myron and Laura (Bell) Davis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter; Summer Fausnaugh and brothers; Chuck Hurst and Jim, Mark and Phil Davis. He loved hunting, fishing and camping. Alonzo is...

Jul 31, 2016

Leota Ruth Stevens, 93, of South Bloomingville went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was born September 2, 1922 in Hocking County the daughter of Chloe and Lola (Kneece) Wiggins. She was married to Chester Stevens. Leota was a member of Salt Creek Valley Community Church where she played guitar and mandolin for many...

Jul 27, 2016

Fred Seaton Jr., 59, of Stoutsville passed away on July 27, 2016. He was born on October 29, 1956 in Stoutsville to Fred Sr. and Gladys (Greeno) Seaton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother; Dusty (Buck) Seaton, sister; Cindy Boltenhouse and nephew Willie Steele. Fred is survived by his wife; Aurora Seaton, sons;...

Jul 27, 2016

Raymond “Butch” Smith, 58, of Kingston passed away on July 27, 2016. He was born on January 3, 1958 in Circleville to Raymond and Geneva (Congrove) Smith. At 15 Butch started in the Logging Industry. In 1999 he became a dedicated employee of Miller Pipeline. He was a member of Laborers International #423 and Operators Local 18. He was...

Jul 27, 2016

July 28, 1935 - July 27,2016

James E. Leist, 80, of Circleville passed away on July 27, 2016. He was born on July 28, 1935 in Circleville to Gerald E. and Mary (Stout) Leist. He graduated in 1954 from CHS, 1952-1972 The Army National Guard, member of Heritage Nazarene Church, and Gideons. Jim & Helen were actively...

Jul 26, 2016

Carla Cathleen Thompson, 59, of Stoutsville, died July 26, 2016 at Berger ER. She was born on August 1, 1956 in Circleville, the daughter of Joseph and Irene (Rife) Woodrum, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Barbara Legg. She is survived by her significant other, Ralph Reed; sons, James (Christina) Thompson, Jr. and Jason...

Jul 26, 2016

Ronnie Huffer, 59, of Circleville passed away on July 26, 2016. He was born on March 11, 1957 in Circleville to James and Geraldine (Leist) Huffer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ronnie is survived by his wife; Wilma (Stevens) Huffer and by 3 brothers; Bob, David and Jimmie Huffer. A memorial service will be held on...

Jul 26, 2016

Mary Ann Johnson, 69, of Circleville passed away on July 26, 2016. She was born on April 13, 1947 in Columbus to William and Ann (Danko) Flood. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother; Robert Flood. Mary Ann is survived by her husband; William Johnson, son Mark (Julia) Johnson, grandchild; Isabel and by close...

Jul 25, 2016

Tonda Birchler, 51, of Laurelville passed away on July 25, 2016. She was born on December 21, 1964 in Columbus to Herold and Deanna (Wiles) Nord. She was preceded in death by her father. Tonda is survived by her mother; Deanna Nord, husband; Kenneth Birchler, children; Josh, Justin Birchler, B.J. Salyers and Heather and Stephen Graham, grandchildren; Brayden, Bailey, Tyler,...