Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jan 7, 2016

Melvin Disbennett, 80, of Kingston went to be with Jesus in Heaven on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 11:30 p.m. following an extended illness. He was born on November 30, 1935 in Hocking County to Harry and Wilma (Steele) Disbennett. He married Martha Jane Lee on April 6th, 1957 who survives. Melvin retired from Buckeye Shape and Form. He enjoyed...

Jan 5, 2016

Carolyn S. Smith, 72, of Orient passed away on January 5, 2016. She was born on August 22, 1943 in Chillicothe to Ernest and Frances (Bowles) Cockrell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings; Ernestine Lowry, Leroy and Harold Cockrell and Chris Smith. Carolyn is survived by her husband; Fred Smith, children; Rose Walters, Dan...

Jan 3, 2016

Dec 29, 2015

Robert Hileman III, 27, known at Rob or Robbie was born on January 12, 1988 in Columbus. He grew up in Circleville and graduated from Circleville High School. He grew up in a Christian home and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio Christian University. He was working with third grade Autism students at the Columbus Performance Academy...

Dec 29, 2015

Barbara Sue Marie (Cordell) Fowler, 35, of Circleville passed away peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus on December 29, 2015. She was born on January 5, 1980 in Columbus to Brenda (Cordell) Curtis and MarkWatson. She was proceeded in death by her grandparents; Herbert and Betty Cordell, Sigel Watson, sister-in-law; Tera Parsley, father-in-law; Jeff Fowler and niece; Makayla Fowler....

Dec 27, 2015

R. Doyle Spangler, 88, of Sunbury, died December 27, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1926 in Hartford, OH, the son of John B. and Mary Ellen (Saunders) Spangler. He was a member of Community United Methodist Church, Lions Club and K of Pythias. He was a retired building supplier and operated Cellar Lumber in Circleville. He...

Dec 26, 2015

William K. Artrip, 78, of Stoutsville, died December 26, 2015 at Riverside Hospital. He was born on September 5, 1937, the son of Walter and Gertrude (Brown) Artrip. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Walter and Leroy Artrip and sisters, Jean Lawry and Etta Kyle. He is survived by his wife, Dixie (Springer) Artrip; children, Eddie...

Dec 24, 2015

Jean L. Smith, 81, of Circleville passed away on December 24, 2015. She was born on July 14, 1934 in Portsmouth to Burt and Levanna (Bloomfield) Kirkendall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Ralph Smith. Jean is survived by her children; Terrence (Kathy) Smith, Vicky (Richard) Rhoades, Kimberlee (Robert) Collins, grandchildren; Emerson (Chasity)...

Dec 24, 2015

David Henry “Mouse” Welch, 72, of Circleville passed away on December 24, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Chillicothe on August 29, 1943 to Henry and Doris (Richardson) Welch. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and belonged to the American Legion. David was also a former Ross County Sheriff Deputy. In addition to his parents...

Dec 23, 2015

Ruth O. Murphy, 99, of Circleville passed away on December 23, 2015. She was born on November 14, 1916 in Circleville to Calvin and Bertha (Hoover) Eby. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Chester Murphy, 5 sisters, 7 brothers. She was the last of 13 Eby children. Ruth is survived by numerous nieces...

Dec 23, 2015

Jerald E. Giffin, 65, of Circleville passed away on December 23, 2015. He was born on January 16, 1950 in Circleville to William and Bessie (Montgomery) Giffin. He had been a mechanic at Cliftons Auto Sales and was a Vietnam Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings; Dale, Berlin “Bob”, Darrell and by...

Dec 22, 2015

Kathryn “Sue” Stotridge, 66, of Circleville passed away on December 22, 2015. She was born on October 20, 1949 in Pickaway County to Charles E. and Elizabeth (Giffin) Kuhn. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Mack Stotridge, sibling; Marvene Davis. Sue is survived by her daughter; Jody Lynn Stotridge, sister; Becky Lohr, brother;...

Dec 22, 2015

Lorene F. Miller, 96, of Circleville passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She was born on August 31, 1919 to Albert and Roxie Whiting. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church and retired from Pickaway County Health Department as a registrar. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Gerald Miller and...

Dec 22, 2015

Dwayne A. Tatman, 49, of Kingston died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was born on October 15, 1966 in Circleville to Harold and Phyllis (Adams) Tatman. He was preceded in death by his father. Dwayne is survived by his mother; Phyllis Tatman, his wife; Kim Kay (Hinton) Tatman, son; Brody Alan Tatman, brothers; Delbert (Melissa Congrove) and Douglas...

Dec 21, 2015

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Hitler Ludwig Cemetery

Dec 18, 2015

William O. Mullins, better known as Billy, was born on May 7, 1941 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH and was promoted to glory on December 18, 2015. For almost 21 years he lived with his guardian-cousin, David and Myrla Lattimer of Circleville. He attended the Circleville Crossroads Church and was blessed by the kindness of Person Centered Services which is part...

Dec 18, 2015

Paul E. Evans, 70, of Circleville passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. He was born on March 19, 1945 in Pickaway County to Russell and Ardith (Copley) Evans. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son; Rodney Evans and brother; Den Evans. Paul is survived by his wife; Karen (Gaines) Evans, children; Michael Evans (Kelly...

Dec 18, 2015

Melford “Mick” Hart, 79, of Laurelville was born at home in Hocking County on March 8, 1936 and passed away December 18, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Milford “Tall” and Dorothy (Betts) Hart and by two sisters; Phyllis and Genevieve. Mick is survived by his wife; Jessie ( Roe) Hart, two sons; Terry...

Dec 17, 2015

Daniel Marshall, 57, of Amanda died on Thursday, December 17, 2015 as a result of an auto accident. He was born on May 2, 1958 in Circleville to James and Ruth (Cassidy) Marshall. He was preceded in death by his mother. Daniel is survived by his wife; Renae (Priddy) Marshall, his father; James Marshall, children; Dan (Jessica), Jim (Natalie) Marshall,...

Dec 17, 2015

James Hoover, 76, of Circleville passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born on October 4, 1939 in Ashville to Glyn and Jane (Lamb) Hoover. He was an Air Force Veteran, 1957 Circleville High School Graduate, life member of Amvets Post 2256 and Ham Radio Operator K8DFC. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by...