Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Mar 4, 2013

Fred “Elmer” Greeno, 73, of Circleville, died March 4, 2013 at Circleville Care and Rehab. He was born June 19, 1939 in Fairfield County, the son of Archibald and Elizabeth (Arledge) Greeno. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary (Davidson) Greeno; son, David; grandson, Brent; 11 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, Freddy Greeno,...

Mar 3, 2013

Geneva M. Newland, 85, of Laurelville, died March 3, 2013 at Brown Memorial. She was born August 1, 1927 in Hocking County, the daughter of Clifford and Elsie (Pritchard) Downing. She loved quilting and working in the yard. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis “Pete” Newland; 1 grandchild and sister, Margie Stebelton. She is survived by...

Mar 2, 2013

Margery Ellen Seymour Ankrom, 95, of Circleville, passed away on March 2, 2013 at Scioto Community where she resided approximately 2 years. She lived in Circleville all her life surrounded by family and friends. She was born January 11, 1918 in Ross County, the daughter of Fred and Alice (Peters) Seymour. She was a 1935 graduate of Circleville High School....

Mar 2, 2013

Glenda M. Shamblin, 50, of Circleville, died March 2, 2013 at OSU. She was born November 3, 1962 in Columbus, the daughter of Harry and Jean (Turner) Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Denver Shamblin, Jr. She is survived by her children, Alisha, Alaura and Nathan; siblings, Linda Hill, Harry L. (Wendy) Hill, II, Brenda...

Mar 2, 2013

Opal M. Stevenson, 77, of Circleville, died March 2, 2013 at OSU. She was born on May 7, 1935 in Kentucky, the daughter of Doc and Goldie (Murphy) Blankenship. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harl Stevenson and siblings, Helen Justice, Mary Steger and Walter Ray Blankenship. She is survived by her children, Brenda (Tony) Wagner of...

Mar 2, 2013

Lucile I. Grimm Riggs, 82, of Circleville, died March 2, 2013 at Circleville Care and Rehab. She was born November 29, 1930 in Columbus, the daughter of Floyd and Ines (Baughn) Grimm. She was a member of Crossroads Church and the prayer chain. She had a gentle, quiet spirit and was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was...

Mar 2, 2013

Janet M. (Hunt) Dawson, 67, of Circleville, died March 2, 2013 at Westmoreland Place. She was born April 7, 1945 in Lancaster, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Raines) Hunt. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Betty Whitsed and Linda Carroll and brother, Kenny Hunt. She is survived by her children, Reid (Andi) Dawson and Kate (Matt)...

Mar 1, 2013

James W. Ford, 88, of Circleville, died March 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1925 in Circleville, the son of James and Audrey Ford. He was a WWII Army veteran and self-employed as an auctioneer. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eloise (Leach) Ford; son, Earl “Butch” Ford; brothers, Clyde “Robert” Ford...

Feb 26, 2013

David G. Palkowski, 67, of Ashville, died February 26, 2013 at Berger Hospital. He was born August 15, 1945 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Henry and Imogene Palkowski. He was an U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, involved in Special Olympics and Walnut Baseball. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Danner) Palkowski; sons, Kenny, Steve, Brian (Melissa)...

Feb 24, 2013

Charles T. Weaver, 81, of Circleville, died February 24, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 6, 1931 in Clarksburg, the son of William and Ina (Reisinger) Weaver. He was a member of Crossroads Church, VFW and in 1993 he retired from Circle Plastics. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Annalou Howsmon, Ina May Rittenhouse, Emma...

Feb 22, 2013

Jimmie L. Dunn, 78, of Clarksburg, died February 22, 2013 at Chillicothe VA. He was born September 30, 1934 in Madison Mills, OH, the son of Leroy and Lydia (Rice) Dunn. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sheila Dunn; grandson Danny Boy Sprouse; brother, Richard and sister, Dorothy Stires. He...

Feb 22, 2013

Waneta J. Hughes, 71, of Adelphi, passed away February 22, 2013 at her residence. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville and Wednesday 5:00 p.m. at Alleghaney Freewill Baptist Church, Hellier, KY. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Newsom Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions...

Feb 20, 2013

Elizabeth G. “Lissa” Yaple, 76 of Circleville, passed away Wednesday February 20, 2013. She was born February 4, 1937 in Circleville, to the late Harrison Bishop and Elizabeth Given. Lissa graduated from Circleville High School and attended Ohio University in Athens. She was an accomplished artist and a member of the Circleville Art League. She was an avid arrow head...

Feb 20, 2013

Paul “Eddie” Chamblin, 64, of Washington C.H. passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He was born on October 6, 1948 in Greenfield to Paul and Esta (Thatcher) Chamblin. He was retired from Fayette Progressive Industry. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Chamblin is survived by one sister, Judith (Edward) Morrison, three nephews, James “Jamie” and Tony Campbell and...

Feb 16, 2013

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October 19, 2012 - February 16, 2013

Clayton Don Smith age 4 months went to Heaven on February 16, 2013. Clayton was born on October 19, 2012. Clayton is survived by loving parents, Bobby and Chelsea Smith; brother, Conner; sister, Millie; grandparents, Beverly and Donnie Fisher, Dane and Susan Patterson; Bob and Donna...

Feb 13, 2013

A person’s life is a journey created from one’s adventures, experiences and emotions. Sharon K. Comer lived her life journey full of passion and love for adventure and for her family. Born June 24, 1947, Sharon was the eldest child and only daughter to George and Arnetta Seymour. Along with two younger brothers, John and Buck, Sharon shared a happy...

Feb 12, 2013

Ralph J. Wolfe, 56, of Tarlton, died February 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born June 25, 1956 in Circleville, the son of the late Harry and Catherine (Hill) Wolfe. He loved to play golf. He is survived by his wife, Robin (Smith) Wolfe; children, J.R. (Jen) Wolfe of Tarlton, Justin (Bobbi) Wolfe of Amanda and Kristy (Jon) Boltenhouse...

Feb 10, 2013

Betty Frances Stiles, 70, of Stoutsville, passed away, February 10, 2013 after a long battle with cancer of almost 5 years. She was born June 5, 1942 the daughter of Charles and Pearl Berry. Betty was an artist for 40 plus years, member of Chillicothe Art League and Circleville Art League. She taught at Franklin Park Conservatory for many years....

Feb 3, 2013

Jennie M. Grossi, 92, of Columbus, died February 3, 2013 at Kindred Care and Rehab. She was born November 27, 1920 in Gallipolis, the daughter of Troy and Clemmie (Fuller) Gillespie. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Raymond Fetherolf. She is survived by her children, Jim Fetherolf, Rama Jones and Betty Keen; 6 grandchildren; several great...

Feb 3, 2013

Constance M. Berney, 59, of Circleville, died February 3, 2013 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1953 in Columbus. She was preceded in death by her mother, Blodwin Evelyn Oliver and sister, Dorothy Martin. She is survived by her sons, George Albert, Jamie Richard and Robert Daniel Whitmer; 8 grandchildren, Kayla, Madisson, James, Andrew, Cory, Kaitlyn, McKenzi and...