Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Mar 7, 2012

Lucia “Lucy” M. May, 65, of Circleville, died March 7, 2012 at her residence. She was born June 2, 1946 in Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama the daughter of Alejandro and Carmen (Gutierrez) Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Saturina Martin, brother, Alejandro Martin and father-in-law, Harrison W. May. She was a 1966 graduate of Harrisville High...

Mar 1, 2012

George William “Bill” Tootle, 62 of Circleville, went to be with his Lord on Thursday March 1, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He was born July 31, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Seymour Tootle Duvall and Robert Eugene Tootle; precious beloved sister, Ellen “Jeannie” Tootle and brother, Richard Allen “Dickie” Tootle; stepmom, Mildred Tootle; brother-in-law,...

Feb 25, 2012

Gladys Warner, 91, of Washington C.H. passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012. She was born on April 4, 1920 in Pike County to Charles and Mary (Perkins) Mathews. She was a member of Southside Church, Beta Circle Child Conservation League, a life member of VFW Auxiliary #4964 Burnett-Ducey, former member of Fayette County Night Owls CB Club, and retired...

Feb 22, 2012

Shirley Christine (Goodman) Taylor, 76, of Canal Winchester, died February 22, 2012 at the Kobacher House. She was born May 24, 1935 in Stoutsville, the daughter of Paul and Masel (Jacobs) Gentzel. She was a member of the Pontius United Methodist Church. She was an avid Buckeyes football fan, Nascar fan, a wonderful cook and artist and enjoyed gardening, country...

Feb 21, 2012

Ralph Leroy Amey, 89, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Pickaway Manor, where he had received excellent care for three years. He was born April 11, 1922, in Ambler, PA, the son of Herbert and Elsie Amey, who preceded him in death. He also was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Annabelle; one sister and three brothers including Edward...

Feb 20, 2012

John M. Coleman, 67, of Stoutsville, died February 20, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 1, 1944 in Circleville, the son of Robert and Agnes (Wolfe) Coleman. He was employed in the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #189. He was preceded in death by his parents; former wife, Colleen Coleman; brothers, Walter, Carl and Robert and sister, Mary. He...

Feb 18, 2012

Sandra S. Hampp, 60, of Circleville, died February 18, 2012 at Adena Hospital. She was born February 11, 1952 in Circleville, the daughter of Clarence and Anna (McClain) Tomlinson. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Norma Boltenhouse; brothers, Harold and Donald Haddox and niece, Angela Amann. She is survived by her brothers, Herbert, Paul and William Haddox...

Feb 16, 2012

Send Flowers Chester Mollett May 26, 1923 - February 16, 2012

Chester B. Mollett, 88, of Amanda, died February 16, 2012 at Berger Hospital. He was born May 26, 1923 in Martin County, KY, the son of Nimrod and Cubie (Marcum) Mollett. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Willie Mollett and sisters, Doshie and Bobbie He...

Feb 13, 2012

John E. “Spike” Sayre, 60, of Amanda, died February 13, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 10, 1951 in Lancaster, the son of Rudy and Mary (Young) Sayre. He was a 1972 graduate of Teays Valley High School, senior master technician for Ford Motor Company, founder of Rock Bottom Country, Rock Bottom Sound, member of Rolling Thunder...

Feb 10, 2012

John Godfrey, 82, of Washington Court House passed away on Friday, February10, 2012. He was born on February 23, 1929 to John and Inez (Hartley) Godfrey. He was a self employed Dance Instructor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Kay Godfrey, Betty Massey, Jane Shoop and Lucille Sheridan. Mr. Godfrey is survived by niece...

Feb 10, 2012

Sheila A. Kerns, 67, of Circleville, died Feb. 10, 2012 in Circleville. She was born December 18, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Ronald and Mary (Dyer) Sayre. She was a former employee of GTE, Dr. Shuttleworth and Chuck’s Continuous Spouting and was an avid horseback rider. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ronald...

Feb 10, 2012

Max L. Young, 68, of Laurelville, died Feb. 10, 2012 in Columbus. He was born Feb. 28, 1943 in Hocking County, the son of M. L. and Madge (Mortle) Young. He was owner of Max’s Auto Body. Max was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Canan) Young, son, Jim (Shelley) Young, daughters, Tami...

Feb 10, 2012

Wallace “Wally” Reid Martin, Jr., 69, of Circleville was welcomed into heaven on February 10, 2012. He was born March 25, 1942 in Franklin County, the son of the late Wallace R. and Elizabeth (Smith) Martin, Sr. He graduated from Groveport Madison High School in 1959. After working at Owens-Illinois (OI) in Columbus, OH, he then enlisted as a...

Feb 8, 2012

Everett “Brownie” Brown went peacefully to be with his Lord February 8, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Everett was born March 15, 1938 in Pickaway County, the son of the late Everett and Elsie (Rutter) Brown. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Collett; first wife, Betty Brown; 1 infant son; 2 infant daughters and step...

Feb 7, 2012

Darrell Arnett, 79, of Rockbridge, died February 7, 2012 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. He was born November 13, 1932 in Carroll, the son of John and Hattie (Hayman) Arnett. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, life member of Union Local #172, lifelong member of South Perry United Methodist Church, past president of Democratic Party, member...

Feb 6, 2012

Irene L. Hixon, 71, of Circleville, died February 6, 2012 at her residence. She was born May 23, 1940 in Circleville, the daughter of Willard and Theodosia (Mertz) Crosby. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald R. “Dick” Hixon, Sr. and daughter, Melissa Hixon. She is survived by her children, Rich (Angela) Hixon, Scott A. (Cherie) Hixon,...

Feb 6, 2012

Velma L. Ramey, 94, of Circleville, died February 6, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. She was born August 5, 1917 in Kingston, the daughter of Erwin Edgar and Mary Alice (Roote) Garrett. She was a member of Crossroads Church and a 30 year volunteer at Berger Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene Ramey; daughters,...

Feb 5, 2012

Donald L. Dowdy of Ashville, Ohio passed away February 5, 2012 at OSU Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Morton Dowdy and Thelma Lucille (Horton) Dowdy, daughter-in-law Cindy Dowdy. He is survived by his wife Sandra (Lucas) Dowdy, and his children Michael (Cathy) Dowdy, Daniel (Wendy) Dowdy, Chuck (Karen) Claypoole,...

Feb 4, 2012

Lloyd V. Roush, Jr. 75, of Circleville, died February 4, 2012 at Logan Elm Health Care. He was born April 30, 1936 in Cheshire, OH, the son of Lloyd and Ruth (Ward) Roush. He was a member of the Linden Lodge 637 F &AM Mason Chapter for 49 years, loved to play golf and watch his grandchildren participate in sports....

Feb 4, 2012

Bonnie Sue (Francis) Small, 59, of Lancaster, died February 4, 2012 at her residence. She was born February 22, 1952 in Columbus, the daughter of Ernest and Patricia (Snider) Francis. She was preceded in death by her father; mother, Patricia Pullins and brothers, Roger E. and Charles E. Francis. She is survived by her children, Londa L. Small and Dennis...