Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jan 17, 2015

Jeffrey D. Grate, 59, of Frankfort, died January 17, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 4, 1955 in Meigs County, the son of Harley and Donna (Stewart) Grate. He was an U.S. Army veteran and retired from Edwards Insulation. He was preceded in death by his father, Harley Grate and mother, Donna Lathey. He is survived by...

Jan 16, 2015

William Phillip Savage, 62, of Williamsport died on Friday, January 16, 2015. He was born in Louisa, Kentucky on October 7, 1952 to Charles and Virginia (Kinner) Savage. William liked fishing, bowling and basketball. He liked going to work at PDI, greeting people and collecting mail. He also loved eating out at Captain D’s, KFC and Subway. He liked stopping...

Jan 16, 2015

Frederick “Fred” Edward Wittich, 69 of Circleville, passed away Jan. 16, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Janet, sister, Lois Taddiken, children, April (Mark) Hoffman, Andrew (Billie) Welch and Fran (Jay) Saunders and grandchildren, Doria, Laina and Abigail, several nieces, nephews and cousins and brothers-in-law, Roger (Sissy) and Gary (Betty) Burggraf. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 13, 2015

Robert E. “Moose” Welch, 77, of Williamsport passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He was born in Fayette County on December 17, 1937 to Herschel and Blanche (Rose) Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents. Robert is survived by his wife; Marlene (Caldwell) Welch, 5 daughters and their families; Terri Welch, Rebecca Bolen, Tammy Ihnken, Barbara Gefroh...

Jan 12, 2015

James R. Bruce Jr., 51, of Circleville passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015. He was born on September 16, 1963 in Columbus to James R. and Alice (Price) Bruce Sr. He was preceded in death by his mother. James is survived by his father, James Bruce Sr., fiancé; Susan Campfield, children, Tabatha (Kyle) Teets, Angel (Robert) Rhoads, Jessie (Casey)...

Jan 11, 2015

Patricia Ray, 57, of Arizona, formerly of Columbus died on Sunday, January 11, 2015 in Arizona. She was born on May 23, 1957 in Columbus to Noah and Shirley (Ramey) Humphrey Jordan Davis. She was a member of Calvery Road Church. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband Ivan Ray on June 20, 2014,...

Jan 9, 2015

Virginia L. Smales, 86, of Circleville, formerly of Columbus, died January 9, 2015 at Logan Elm Health Care. She was born January 5, 1929 in Springfield, MO the daughter of Clay and Laurine (Spicer) Luce. She was preceded in death by her parents; step father, Denny Foster; husband, Donald L. Smales; son, Daniel W. Smales; grandson, Scott Smales; brother, Gene...

Jan 6, 2015

Mary Lou “Lucy” Williams, 76, of Ashville, died January 6, 2015 at Genesis Nursing Home. She was born February 21, 1938 in Ashland, KY, the daughter of Andrew and Goldie (Oney) Fairchild. She was retired from Anderson Insurance. She was an avid sports fan, particularly of the Buckeyes, UK basketball and Reds. She never missed attending her grandchildren’s sporting...

Jan 5, 2015

Doris E. Roof, 90, of Circleville, died on Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born on February 24, 1924 in Circleville to Turney and Lola (Leist) Kraft. Doris was a longtime member of South Bloomfield United Methodist Church where she was organist for many years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Roof...

Jan 1, 2015

Jan 1, 2015

Frank H. Sprouse, 81, of Circleville died on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at home. He was born on June 11, 1933 in Roslyn, PA to Ernest and Emma (New) Sprouse. Frank, a Korea AirForce Veteran retired from General Motors and was a member of Clearcreek Community Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first...

Jan 1, 2015

Doris passed away peacefully on January 1, 2015. She was born January23, 1924 in Glouster, Ohio to parents Virgil Harold and Almeda Violet (Price) Moody. She was a 1941 graduate of Marietta High School, Marietta, Ohio. Upon graduation she obtained a position at the Mead Corporation in Chillicothe, Ohio; and then became the Executive Assistant to the Director of Volunteer...

Dec 30, 2014

. Etta I. Haynes, 88, of Circleville passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Pickaway Manor. She was born on February 12, 1926 in Circleville to Roscoe and Susan (Boggs) Skaggs. Etta was a 1944 graduate of Circleville High School and retired from the State of Ohio and was a former Circleville Herald employee. In addition to her parents...

Dec 29, 2014

Galen J. Gozdan, 68, of Circleville passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014. He was born October 8, 1946 in Canal Fulton, Ohio to Stephen J. and Mary (Butler) Gozdan. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Michael Gozdan and brother-in-law; Mike Good. Galen, a kind and gentle spirit, passed on with his adoring wife, Connie, by his side after...

Dec 28, 2014

Goldie A. McIntosh, 94, of Stoutsville passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014. She was born on June 4, 1920 in Kentucky to George and Dorthula “Julie” (Thacker) Worrix. Goldie was a 28 year member of Columbus Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by son; Bobby McIntosh, siblings; Irvin, Josie Pinson, Joe, Alvin,...

Dec 28, 2014

Bessie M. Hill, 87, of Circleville, died December 28, 2014 at Logan Elm Health Care. She was born on September 23, 1927 in Vinton County, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Graham) Schwalbach. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles E. Hill; children, Mary Emerson and Charles Hill; 2 grandchildren and brother, Edward Schwalbach. She is survived...

Dec 23, 2014

Martha B. Davis, 89, of Circleville died on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. She was born on September 6, 1925 in Circleville to Pearl and Bertha (Welch) Dollison. She was a 1944 Circleville High School Graduate. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Harry F. Davis, brothers; Tom, Chuck, Roy, Ralph, Robert and Ron Dollison...

Dec 23, 2014

Jeannine Marilyn Doering, 82, born June 7, 1932 passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Riverside Hospital with grandson and granddaughter at her bedside. She was preceded in passing by husband, Gerald Doering, mother; Mildred Bell grandparents; Ruth and Sam Greenlee. Jeannine is survived by daughter; Susan Doering, grandson, Jeremy Doering, granddaughter; Erica (Tony) Fowler, great grandson, Case Lewis, great...

Dec 22, 2014

Donald T. Miller Sr., 85, of Circleville, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at his home. He was born on September 5, 1929 in Circleville to William and Ada (Strawser) Miller. Donald was a 1947 graduate of Circleville High School. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 8 siblings. On June 20, 1948 he married...

Dec 20, 2014

Lorri A. (Graves) Miller, 54, of Laurelville, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was born December 21, 1959 to Harold D. and Joanne (Shaffer) Graves. She was the wife of Johnny W. Miller II, mother of Joshua C. Miller and Joseph A. Miller, grandmother to Hunter D. Miller and Lexie M. Miller “little bit”....