Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Oct 18, 2012

Cindy Lou McFarland Barton, 45, of Circleville, died October 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born December 16, 1966 in Circleville, the daughter of Glen and Betty (Smallwood) McFarland. She was an avid Nascar Fan, loved the outdoors, camping, walking and bowling. She is survived by her parents; husband, Donald Barton; children, Dustin M. (Crystal) Strausbaugh and Stacey (Dustin)...

Oct 17, 2012

Evelyn A. Boysel Greeno 74, of Circleville passed away October 17, 2012. She was born February 7, 1938 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Virgil and Audrey Boysel. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence “Zip Greeno; son, Ernest Greeno; brothers, Paul, William and Virgil Boysel, Jr. and sister, Carolyn Giffin. She is survived by her children,...

Oct 14, 2012

Calvin A. Akers, 79, of Laurelville, died October 14, 2012 at OSU. He was born on March 22, 1933 in West Virginia the son of Kenneth and Thelma (Painter) Akers. He was a Jehovah Witness. He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Marie (Morton) Akers; daughters, Evelyn Akers,...

Oct 14, 2012

John Wilmer Lambert born September 11, 1918 to William and Ina Lambert. He went to meet his Lord on October 14, 2012 after serving Him all of his life. His focus on getting to Heaven had an impact on every life he touched. J.W. (as he was lovingly called) was a born leader. As a minister he was responsible for...

Oct 14, 2012

Leslie Ray Harris, 47, of Stoutsville, died October 14, 2012 at Grant Hospital. He was born January 27, 1965 in Circleville, the son of Edward Harris and Mary Ann (Chaffin) Phipps. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Rich Harris. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Johnson) Harris; step-children, Crystal (Tony) Moody and Steven Stephenson; grandsons,...

Oct 14, 2012

Louise Thomas, 84, of Circleville, passed peacefully and comfortably in her home, Sunday morning, October 14, 2012. She was born on May 1928, the daughter of Amos and Nina (Hettinger) Kerns of Laurelville, OH. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gene Thomas; brothers, John, George, Chuck “C.D.” and Jerry Kerns and grandson, Jadin Thomas. She is survived...

Oct 12, 2012

William H. Parsley, Sr., 85, of Ashville, died October 12, 2012 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1926 in Crum, WV the son of Elbert and Maude (Arthur) Parsley. He was a WWII veteran and member of Roofers Local # 86. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother Robert, brother Elbert Jr., and sisters Marie...

Oct 7, 2012

Anna Pauline Millar of Circleville, passed away October 7, 2012. She was born October 5, 1925 in Delaware, OH, the daughter of the late John and Leota (Green) Strawser. She was a member of the Grant Hospital Guild, the Edelweis Damanchor of the Swiss Club and was the membership chairman, the Helvetica Beneficial Society and Hostess for the Swiss Chalet...

Oct 6, 2012

Billie Williams, 88, of Circleville, died October 6, 2012 at Chillicothe VA. He was born January 25, 1924 in Johnson County, KY, the son of Lorenzo Dord and Phoeba (Lemaster) Williams. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona (Stewart) Williams; sisters, Beulah Sparks, Dixie Wells and...

Oct 6, 2012

Our brother, Ernest Eugene “Gene” Hurley took his final walk in this life when he was quietly and gently taken to Heaven on October 6, 2012. Gene was born March 17, 1933, grew up and spent most of his young adult life in the rural countryside of Pickaway County near “Fox” located not far from Circleville. Gene was a...

Oct 4, 2012

Ruth M. Speakman, 77, of Circleville, died October 4, 2012 at Berger Hospital. She was born February 21, 1935 in Newark, the daughter of the late Ferry and Gladys (Blasser) Hartman. She is survived by her husband, Richard P. Speakman; daughter, Dorothy (Jimmy) Lowery; step-son, Earl “Corky” (Becky) Speakman; 2 step grandchildren, Corey and Christy; 2 sisters, Carol White and...

Oct 2, 2012

James W. Blair, 92, went to be with Jesus at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He was born on April 18, 1920 in Buena Vista, Ohio to Ivan Henry and Edna (Buck) Blair. He was a WWII veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Cincinnati Milacron in 1982. He married Virginia G. (Leeth) Blair who...

Sep 29, 2012

Jeffrey MailBox Peoples passed away Saturday morning, September 29,2012 due to complications of reoccurring pneumonia. He was a die-hard Steelers fan & graduated from Chillicothe High School. Jeff served honorably from 1979-1983 in the United States Marine Corps & acquired a service connected disability therein. He carried mail for fourteen years & briefly became a truck driver. MailBox was...

Sep 28, 2012

Frances Ellen Azbell went to her Heavenly Home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. She was born October 16, 1917, to Loring and Grace (Stout) Adams near Stoutsville, OH. As teen-agers, Frances and her sister, Evelyn, were music evangelists at churches in the area. They were known as the Adams Sisters. Frances graduated from Stoutsville High...

Sep 22, 2012

Sep 20, 2012

William A. Canter, 95, of Circleville, died September 20, 2012. He was born on September 25, 2016 in Pickaway County, the son of Roy and Cora (Congrove) Canter. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Fruehauf Trailer Corp. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Jane Styers and sisters, Julia, Mary and Alice. He...

Sep 19, 2012

Alice M. Rhodes, 68, of Circleville, died September 19, 2012 at Riverside Hospital. She was born September 26, 1943 in Circleville, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Hettinger) Cline. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth L. Rhodes and sister, Lucille Peters. She is survived by her children, Becky Ann Moreno, Ricky Joe Rhodes, Kenneth Lee (Sheri)...

Sep 19, 2012

Charles Lester Wampler, 83, of Stoutsville, died September 19, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1929 in Carter County, KY, the son of Isaac and Georgia (Applegate) Wampler. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving at Lockbourne AFB and was a P51 Mustang mechanic, a 32nd degree Mason, commissioned Kentucky Colonel, life member of the NRA,...

Sep 17, 2012

Herbert E. “Pete” Poling, Sr., 83, of Circleville, died September 17, 2012 at Circleville Care and Rehab. He was born April 11, 1929 in Circleville, the son of Orlando and Sarah (Hettinger) Poling. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Super Duper. He was preceded in death by his parents; god parents, David & Goldie Blankenship; sisters,...

Sep 17, 2012

Ray Rooker, 52, of S. Bloomingville, died September 17, 2012 at his residence. He was born April 20, 1960 in Lancaster, the son of the late Ervin and Clara (Primmer) Rooker. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a roofer. He is survived by his wife, Robin (Bush) Rooker; son, Kyle Bush; granddaughter, Sara Bush and siblings,...