Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Apr 28, 2012

Mildred E. Schein, 87, passed on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West. She was a longtime resident of Williamsport. Mildred “Millie” was born August 2, 1924 in Chillicothe to Clarence and Violet (Hockenberry) Deffenbaugh. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold E. Schein; brothers, Robert and Ralph Deffenbaugh. Millie is survived by her daughter, Melissa...

Apr 27, 2012

Robert D. Wilson, 90, of Circleville, died April 27, 2012 at Hillcrest Manor. He was born March 18, 1922 in Scioto Co. the son of George B. and Grace E. (Snodgrass) Wilson. Robert was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, was a self-employed carpenter, was a member of Community United Methodist Church, where he was active in local...

Apr 26, 2012

David J. Shaffer, 62, of Circleville, died April 26, 2012 at Regency Manor. He was born November 3, 1949 in Circleville, the son of the late Gilbert and Mary (Crowl) Shaffer. He is survived by his brothers, Eugene, Gilbert, Roger, Andy and Danny Shaffer; sister, Esther (Ronald) Martin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m....

Apr 24, 2012

Send Flowers Paul James Adams November 16, 1932 - April 24, 2012

Paul J. Adams, Sr., 79, of Washington C.H. Passed away Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2012 in Columbus. He was born on November 16, 1932 in Carmel, Ohio to Estel James and Vera (Hill) Adams. He was retired from Pennington Bread, a farmer and a member of Fayette Co....

Apr 24, 2012

Jesse W. Curry, Sr., of Circleville, died April 24, 2012 in Berger Hospital. He was born December 5, 1929 in Pickaway County, the son of John and Iva (Cupp) Curry. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Victor Curry. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie...

Apr 20, 2012

Charles R. Edwards, 77, of Canal Winchester, died Apr. 20, 2012 at his residence. He was born July 10, 1934 in Stoutsville, the son of Sterlie and Reba (Stewart) Edwards. Charles was a retired Columbus Police Officer, member of the FOP and an avid gardener. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Jack and former wife, Mary (Eccard)...

Apr 18, 2012

Joan M. Grandstaff, 62, of Circleville, died April 18, 2012 at Berger Hospital. She was born August 6, 1948 in Circleville, the daughter of Ray and Margaret (Rutter) Hashman. Joan loved to fish. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, sisters, Carolyn Robinette of Circleville and Bonnie McCain of Columbus; brother, Steve...

Apr 17, 2012

Henrietta Phillips, 69, of Laurelville, died April 17, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 1, 1943 in Hazel Greene, KY, the daughter of Ed and Carrie (Woods) Gibbs. She was preceded in death by parents and brothers, J.R. and Larry Gibbs. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Phillips; children, Tonya (Charlie) Seymour, Ronnie and Doug Phillips all...

Apr 16, 2012

Biography Kathryn L. Frazier, 95, of Circleville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Apr. 16, 2012. She was born July 13, 1916 in Washington Twp. the daughter of Creaton and Pearl (Leist) Kraft. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Evelyn, husband, Rev. Emmett Frazier and daughter, Joyce Frazier. Kathryn is survived by her...

Apr 16, 2012

Gary L. Hempker, 63, of Circleville, died April 16, 2012 at Berger Hospital. He was born April 26, 1948 in Lima, OH the son of the late Robert and Eva (Lemaster) Hempker. Gary was an Air Force veteran of Vietnam War, was owner/operator of Tony’s Carpet and Vinyl and member of VFW #3331, He is survived by his wife Sue...

Apr 14, 2012

Wellman-Kinzer Funeral Home 509 Washington Avenue Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 740-335-3342 Fax 740-335-3344 Lora Jean Dyke, 71, of Florida, formerly of Washington C.H. passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Florida where she has resided since 2000. She was born on December 18, 1940 in Clarksburg to Howard and Mary (Poole) Pinkerton. She was a graduate of New...

Apr 14, 2012

Pearl R. “Bob” Whaley, 84, of Circleville died April 14, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1927 in Circleville, the son of Willard and Ola (Smith) Whaley. He was a WWII Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jonathan Michael Whaley; brothers, Ed and George Whaley and sisters, Rosellen Kirton and Patty...

Apr 13, 2012

Janet Sue Newton, 62, of Williamsport, died April 13, 2012 at her residence. She was born November 8, 1949 in Meade, the daughter of David and Frances (Kinser) Marion. She was a 1967 graduate of Logan Elm High School. She began her working career at A&W Rootbeer Stand @ 56/22, Western Electric on E. Broad St.,Columbus, Arrow Molded Plastics/LDM...

Apr 12, 2012

Wayne E. Stewart, 84, of Circleville, died April 12, 2012 at St. Ann’s Hospital. He was born December 4, 1927 in Circleville, the son of James and Mildred Stewart. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Chris and Terry Stewart; brothers, Gary and Elwood and beloved grandma, Della. He is...

Apr 11, 2012

William Blake Crosby, 49, of Circleville, died April 11, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 27, 1962 in Circleville, the son of William Arthur and Regina Florence (Boysel) Crosby. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother and wife, Elonda (Keaton) Crosby. He is survived by his dad, Tink Crosby; children,...

Apr 9, 2012

Richard Ramey 75, of Circleville, passed from this life Monday April 9, 2012 at Berger Hospital. He was the adopted son/grandson of Ezra and Mary (Fuller) Ramey, who preceded him. He was also pre-deceased by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Ann (Posey) Ramey; his daughter, Vicki (Roger) Lucas of Circleville, son,...

Apr 6, 2012

Edward E. Copas, 64, of Laurelville, died April 6, 2012 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1947 in Columbus the son of Charles and Katherine (Taylor) Copas. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War and worked for many years at A T& T. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Patty Riley....

Apr 5, 2012

Robyn A. “Leggs” Cornelius, 51, of Laurelville, died April 5, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. She was born February 23, 1961 in Lancaster, OH, the daughter of Robert and Brenda (Thomas) Cornelius, Jr. She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Cornelius Wolfinger (Nick); grandparents, Bob “Slim” Cornelius, Erna Cornelius, Jess Thomas and Madge Munsey. She is...

Apr 4, 2012

Virdie M. Bogenrife, 90, of Washington C.H. passed away on Wednesday, April 04, 2012. She was born in Fayette County on October 11, 1921 to Clarence and Lucille (Schoonover) Havens. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Bogenrife in 2006, her step mother, Hazel Havens, one daughter, Beverly Bain, one brother, Billy...

Mar 30, 2012

Jerry L. Ratcliff, 62, of Stoutsville, died March 30, 2012 at his residence. He was born Jan. 21, 1950 in Fairfiled County, the son of Lloyd and Ruby (Chaffin) Ratcliff. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marilyn L Bridgewater and Carolyn L Butcher and brother, Gary L. Ratcliff. Jerry is survived by his nephew, Scott (Kim) Schooley...