Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Aug 9, 2012

Gerry B. Poling, 66, of Laurelville, died August 9, 2012 at OSU Hospital. He was born October 14, 1945 in Hocking County, the son of Theodore and Mildred (Peck) Poling. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War; self employed carpenter and former owner of Giovanni’s Pizza. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bernard,...

Aug 8, 2012

Toni (Nichols) Moss, 47, of Chillicothe, died August 8, 2012 at Adena Medical Center. She was born July 23, 1965 in Norfolk, VA the daughter of Harold and Carolyn (Fyffe) Nichols. She is survived by her parents; sons, Michael (Stacey Dennis) Gaines and Brandon Moss; grandchildren, Haley and Casey Dale; brother, Todd Nichols and sister, Teresa Hay Johnson. Friends may...

Aug 6, 2012

Gary E. Large 59, of Chillicothe, died August 6, 2012 at the Chillicothe VA. He was born April 12, 1953 in Circleville, the son of Carl and Norma (Radcliff) Large. He was a U.S. Army veteran, 1971 graduate of CHS and former Thomson employee. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mom, Norma...

Aug 3, 2012

William “Bill” David Clifton, 81 of Circleville, passed away on August 3, 2012 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was born on November 3, 1930 in Circleville, the son of Elmer E. and Margaret Marie (Wihl) Clifton. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary L (Campen) Clifton; two daughters, Nancy L....

Aug 3, 2012

On August 3, 2012 Thad Shaffer, 37, of Laurelville passed peacefully in his sleep. He was born on April 18, 1975 to Clarence Edwin, Jr. and Janet Marie (Eccard) Shaffer. He was the loving father of Evelyn (Evie) Shaffer. She was the light of his life, his world centered around her. He was preceded in death by his mother;...

Aug 1, 2012

Glen Edward Peden of Circleville passed away Wednesday, August 1 2012 at the home of his son, Ken. He was born May 2, 1941, in Athens to the late Max and Roberta (Early) Peden. In 1994 he was united in marriage to Michelle (Mickey) Molnar Peden, who passed away March 8, 2012. He is survived by two sons, Ken (Becki)...

Aug 1, 2012

On August 1, 2012 Esther Mae (Stump) Henson 86, of Laurelville, went home to join her parents, sisters, brother and baby daughter. She was born in Hocking County on January 29, 1926 to Carl and Fanchion (Fetherolf) Stump, the oldest daughter of 10 siblings. She attended Laurelville High School and retired after 32 years from General Electric in Circleville. Esther...

Aug 1, 2012

Sharon Sue Roote, 66, of Circleville, died August 1, 2012 at Riverside Hospital. She was born November 11, 1945 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Charles and Hazel (Peters) Roote. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Robert and Dennis Roote. She is survived by her sister, Linda Roote and nephew, Dennis Roote. Memorial service will...

Aug 1, 2012

Beverly Ann Lawson, 68, of Columbus died August 1, 2012 at her home. She was born February 18, 1944 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Robert and Leida (Diehl) Cromley. She graduated from Walnut Township High School May 20, 1962. She enjoyed making candles and ceramics. She loved birds and beagles. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Smith...

Aug 1, 2012

SMALLWOOD D. Smallwood of Central Ohio passed on this Wednesday August 1st at the age of 73 to be with our Lord. Proceeded in death by her parents and her brother. She is survived by her children, her sister, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She also leaves several of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of friends to morn...

Jul 31, 2012

Charles Webb, Jr. 82, of Circleville, died July 31, 2012 at Berger Hospital. He was born September 17, 1929 in Lawrence, KY, the son of Charles and Flora (Roberts) Webb. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a self-employed carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Carolyn...

Jul 25, 2012

Norma Landrum, 82, of Washington C.H. passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. She was born in Fayette County to Wilbur and Martha (Gillenwater) Williams on August 24, 1929. She was a member of Madison Mills United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Landrum and by two brothers, Dale...

Jul 25, 2012

Thomas J. Strawser, 88, of Circleville, died July 25, 2012 at Circleville Care and Rehab. He was born January 2, 1924 in Toledo, the son of Thomas J. and Bessie (Mason) Strawser. He was a member of the St. Joseph Church and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II where he...

Jul 24, 2012

Dorothy E. Griffith, 84, of Circleville, died July 24, 2012 at The Woodlands. She was born on November 27, 1927 in S. Portsmouth, KY, the daughter of Ray and Ada (Arthur) Burns. She graduated from Central High School and attended Bliss College, worked for Drs.Goldschmidt and Liggett for 9 years and belonged to Berger Hospital Guild. She was preceded in...

Jul 18, 2012

Send Flowers Max Spangler November 3, 1934 - July 18, 2012

Max A. Spangler, 77, of Ashville, died July 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born November 3, 1934 in Circleville, the son of Russell and Helen (Barr) Spangler. He was retired from E.I. Dupont with 35 years of service. His passion was farming and he had a...

Jul 17, 2012

Brittany Nicole Metcalfe, 22, of Circleville, died July 17, 2012 at Grant Hospital. She was born January 18, 1990 in Columbus the daughter of Donald and Noreena (Hoffman) Metcalfe, Jr. She is survived by her parents;, son, Levi Routt; sisters, Carri Metcalfe and Jennifer Francis;brother, Nathan Smith; ½ brother, Jaydon Metcalfe; grandfather, Tom Hoffman and grandmother, Betty Metcalfe. Funeral service...

Jul 15, 2012

Virginia L. Owens, 87, of Circleville, departed this life on July 15, 2012. She was born November 28, 1924 in Fairmont, WV, the daughter of the late Frank and Rebecca J. Hale. Ginny was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Walter C. Owens; son, Walter Charles, Jr. and siblings, Harvey, Elizabeth, Jean, Bill, Robert and Marjorie....

Jul 12, 2012

Dorothy Hoffman, 87, of Circleville, died July 12, 2012 at Berger Hospital. She was born March 19, 1925 in Circleville, the daughter of Charles and Eliza (Burgoon) Graham. She had worked as a cook in various restaurants. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dean Hoffman; daughter-in-law, Kathy Hoffman; brothers, John and Charles Graham and sisters, Elizabeth Peters,...

Jul 12, 2012

Portia E. Keaton, 68, of Williamsport passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012. She was born on November 21, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to George and Zelma (Bryant) Donohoe. She was a member of Atlanta United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother Paul Donohoe. Mrs. Keaton is survived by her children,...

Jun 30, 2012

Joyce Pierce, 59, of Washington C.H. passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2012. She was born on July 14, 1952 in Fayette County to Oscar L. and Mildred (McNeil) McKinney. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her brother, Randy McKinney. Joyce is survived by her mother, Mildred McKinney of Washington C.H., her children, Tim...