Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Aug 23, 2013

Richard A. Jones, beloved husband, father, Grandfather, and friend departed this world on August 23, 2013 to go home to be with the Father. Richard was a submitted Christian and follower of Jesus Christ our Lord. He was a retiree of the Mead Corporation with 28 years of service, where he worked in the cutters department. He has been...

Aug 21, 2013

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Christina Faye Savage Speakman 74, of Kingston, died August 21, 2013 at her residence. She was born on June 25, 1939 in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of Herb and Virginia (Kinner) Savage. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul “Sam” Speakman, who passed away...

Aug 18, 2013

Wilson R. Steele, IV, of Amanda, died August 18, 2013 at OSU Hospital. He was born November 20, 1974 in Circleville, the son of Wilson and Sharon (Starner) Steele, III. He is survived by his parents; significant other, Elizabeth Walton; daughter, Alisha Steele; siblings, Michelle Robinson, Gary Hoffman, Christine Tomlinson and Angela Hart; special nephew, Shane Hoffman and several nieces...

Aug 18, 2013

Betty L. Sabine, 82, of Circleville, died August 18, 2013 at Brown Memorial. She was born May 12, 1931 in Circleville, the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Willis) Skinner. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pythian Sisters, Stoutsville and Circleville Senior Citizens and American Cancer Society Volunteer. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Sabine...

Aug 17, 2013

William L. “Bill” Archer, 79, of Circleville, went to be with his Lord on August 17, 2013 after a 15 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on May 2, 1934 in Adelphi, the son of James O. and Eva Ruth (Barr) Archer. He was an U.S. Army veteran, a 1952 graduate of Walnut High School, retired from...

Aug 17, 2013

Sharidan L. Haines, 69, of Circleville, died August 17, 2013 at her residence. She was born June 13, 1944 the daughter of Harry and Iona (Mumaw) Timmons. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Haines and brothers, Jack Timmons and Hershel Martin. She is survived by her children, Helena “Pixie” (Robert) Tigner, Jacqueline Haines Burris, Dana R....

Aug 15, 2013

Patsy Lee Artrip, 61, of Stoutsville, died August 15, 2013 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born May 7, 1952 in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late Julian and Grace (Manuel) Welch. She was the owner of Whittlers Corner, attended Meigs County High School and Fairview United Methodist Church, authored a book about Circleville Pumpkin Show and was...

Aug 11, 2013

Grace E. Karshner, 82, of Stoutsville went home to be with God on August 11, 2013 from her earthly home. She was born September 25, 1930 the youngest of 5 daughters born to Harley M. and Dessie May (Ramey) Arledge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Karshner; daughters, Debra E. and Robin S. Karshner; sisters, Marie Knece,...

Aug 8, 2013

Martha M. “Marty” O’Dell, 81, of Circleville, died August 8, 2013 in Columbus. She was born June 17, 1932 in Ashville the daughter of Fredrick and Iva M. (Cupp) Curry. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clyde O’Dell, Jr. and brothers Victor and Jesse Curry. She is survived by her sons Billy C. (Amy) O’Dell and Mark...

Aug 5, 2013

Kelly E. Valentine, 48 of Williamsport, died August 5, 2013 at the V.A. Medical Center, Dayton. He was born December 10, 1964 in Circleville, the son of Robert and Jeanne (Stone) Valentine. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father; children, Kelly, Malanie and Robert Valentine; brother,...

Aug 4, 2013

Melissa S. Trimble, 41, of Williamsport, died August 4, 2013 at Adena Medical Center. She was born July 15, 1972 in Circleville the daughter of Mark A. and Patricia Ann (Woods) Davis. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, husband Wayne Trimble, brother Mark A. (Rita) Davis, Jr. and nephews Mark A. (Clarissa)...

Jul 29, 2013

William Stevenson Richards, “Steve”, 59, of Circleville passed away on Monday, July 29 at his home after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve leaves behind a wife, Loribeth Kowalski, his parents, William “Bill” and Grace Richards, brothers Bruce (Betsy) Richards and Elmon (Connie) Richards, many beloved nieces and nephews, and his special friend Ann Cox of Laguna Niguel, California....

Jul 19, 2013

Amy Zelda (Poling) Karr, 81, was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, July 19, 2013 at her residence. She was born December 24, 1931 in Hocking County, the daughter of Theodore “Sock” and Mildred (Peck) Poling. Amy was lifelong resident of the area, retired Stahr Route mail carrier and Laurelville Post Office Clerk. She was a member...

Jul 19, 2013

Goldie Marlene Stump McNichols, 75, of Kingston, passed away peacefully July 19, 2013 at Genesis Health Care. She was born April 29, 1938 in Laurelville. She was the youngest daughter of Carl and Fanchion (Fetherolf) Stump. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob McNichols and brother, Lloyd Carl Stump and sisters, Esther Henson, Rose Norton and Ruth...

Jul 14, 2013

Gary L. Sowers, 58, of Chillicothe, OH died unexpectedly 7/14/2013 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. He was born to Paul and Shirley (Huffman) Sowers on 5/26/55. Gary graduated from Teays Valley in 1974. Gary married Cindy McNichols in 1997. Gary began working at Kenworth Truck Company in 1976 and made many lasting friendships. He recently retired from farming after many enjoyable...

Jul 14, 2013

Vickie L. Puckett, 62, of McArthur, died July 14, 2013 at Adena. She was born August 26, 1950 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Harlan and Lena (Fields) Jones. She was a member of the Allensville Church of Christ in Christian Union. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Mike Puckett; daughter, Emily Puckett; sister, Joyce Donnells of Chillicothe;...

Jul 13, 2013

Willard F. Smith, 84, of Circleville, died July 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 5, 1929 in Pike Co. the son of Andrew and Margaret (Peters) Smith. He retired from E.I. Dupont. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Wanetta (Tatman) Smith, son Ronald E. Smith, daughters Connie Lagore and Diane Barker and grandson Ronald...

Jul 12, 2013

O. Charles Hosterman passed away peacefully at the Kobacker House hospice facility in Columbus, Ohio on July 12, 2013, after a brief illness. Born on October 13, 1937, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Dr. Oliver W. Hosterman and Katherine May Hosterman. In 1940, the family moved to Columbus, OH. He graduated from Upper Arlington High School in...

Jul 11, 2013

Lacy Blair, 80, of Circleville, died July 11, 2013 at Logan Elm Health Care. He was born on November 12, 1933 in Louisa, KY, the son of the late Frank and Tillie (Corder) Blair. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 sisters; 1 brother; son, Jessie Blair; 2 daughters, Delores and Lacymarie Blair. He is survived by his...

Jul 8, 2013

Rosemary “Tinkie” LaFallett, 70 of New Holland passed away peacefully Monday July 8, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 30, 1943 in Pineville, KY, the daughter of Ben and Minnie (Selvey) Young. Tinkie loved growing flowers, going to yard sales, Ohio State Buckeyes, spending time with friends and family. She was a hard worker...