Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Aug 24, 2011

Kenneth Roy Palmer, 62, of Circleville, passed away August 24, 2011 at his residence surrounded by family and friends after a valiant battle with esophageal cancer. He was born March 10, 1949 in Pickaway County, the son of Roy and Doris (Moats) Palmer. He was a 1967 graduate of Logan Elm High School; a U.S. Army veteran; member of...

Aug 23, 2011

George Robert Kimball, 88, of Washington Court House passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. He was born in Fayette County on December 4, 1922 to George and Cora (Stant) Kimball. He was retired from Morris Bean Manufacturing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Kimball and by one brother Wendell Kimball. Mr....

Aug 21, 2011

Paul D. Jackson, 87, of Columbus, died August 21, 2011 at Heartland Victorian Village. He was born March 8, 1924 in Circleville, the son of John and Roberta (Dalton) Jackson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, lifelong member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, received his Bachelor Degree from Capital University and his Masters from Ohio State University...

Aug 17, 2011

Fredrick Gene Harless, 79, of Laurelville went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 17, 2011 when his heart of gold stopped beating after an extended illness while at the Monterey Care Facility, Grove City. He was born February 22, 1931 in Columbus, the son of Harry and Katherine (Ellis) Harless. He was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Church...

Aug 17, 2011

Larry Massie, 53 of Frankfort, died August 17, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born November 26, 1957 in Circleville. Larry was a hard worker. He lived for his granddaughter, Katy. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Sonya Massie; children, Paul and Michael Welsh, Shannon Keaton and Brandy Bice; 2...

Aug 15, 2011

Larry E. Schwalbauch, 69, of Williamsport, died August 15, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 9, 1942 in Pickaway County, the son of Henry and Ruth (Haddox) Schwalbauch. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles and sister, Ruth. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Adams) Schwalbauch; children, Kim Coleman, Judy (Charlie) Hamilton, Larry, Steve...

Aug 13, 2011

Wilbur H. Greenlee, 89, of Circleville, died Aug. 13, 2011 at Pickaway Manor. He was born May 13, 1922 in Pickaway County, the son of Finley and Nellie (Stonerock) Greenlee. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the European Theater as a technician 4th grade in the 5th infantry regiment, 71 division of 3rd. Army which was a...

Aug 12, 2011

Danny L. Rose, 65, of Circleville, died Aug. 12, 2011 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1946 in Williamsburg, KY, the son of Travis and Irene (Bruce) Rose. He was a U.S. Army veteran; retired from Reynolds Aluminum, was an avid genealogy researcher, enjoyed watching wrestling and was the backbone of his family. He is survived by...

Aug 8, 2011

Jeanne Drury Bach, age 88, died Aug. 8, 2011. She was born March 30, 1923 in Chillicothe Ohio, daughter of Earl J. and Beatrice Mathis Drury. She was an early veteran on the editorial staffs of the Chillicothe Gazette, Columbus Citizen and Circleville Herald and later was a licensed real estate salesperson with E.R. Bennett Realtors for 15 years. She...

Aug 4, 2011

Walter C. Leist, 86, of San Diego, CA, died August 4, 2011. He was born February 21, 1925 in Circleville, the son of the late Wayne and Vera (Betz) Leist. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Saipin (Duangtip) Leist; daughters, Vicki Johns, Shellie VerMeer, Gail Kochan and Salsawat Tia Leist; grandchildren, Carrianne, Dustin,...

Aug 3, 2011

Elmer L. Karshner, 81, of Stoutsville, went home to God on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1930 in Carroll, the son of Leslie and Faye (Stewart) Karshner. He was a faithful husband, loving father, grandfather, brother and compassionate friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was retired...

Aug 1, 2011

Vickie L. Phifer, 54, of Circleville, died August 1, 2011 at Berger Hospital. She was born November 16, 1956 in Circleville, the daughter of the late George Elmer Phifer. Vickie worked at Dupont for over 20 years. She is survived by her daughter, Brandy Phifer and grandchildren, Morgan and Shalynn and Payton. Friends and family are invited to attend the...

Jul 31, 2011

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Donald E. Cahall, 65, of Circleville, died July 31, 2011 at his residence. He was born January 29, 1946 in Brown County, OH, the son of the late Glenn and Verna (Sapp) Cahall. He is survived by his daughter Michelle (David) France of Beavercreek; son, Glenn (Iris)...

Jul 29, 2011

Thomas J. Matthews, 32, of Circleville, died July 29, 2011 at OSU as a result of an automobile accident. He was born July 31, 1978 in Chillicothe, the son of Richard and Connie (Mitchell) Matthews. He was a 1998 graduate of Paint Valley High School, employed by Laborers Union Local #423 and was very handy and helped people with...

Jul 29, 2011

Joseph M. Coulter, 71, of Circleville, died July 29, 2011 at his residence. He was born March 26, 1941 in Washington Court House, OH the son of Frank and Blanche (Michael) Coulter. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam War, retired from U.S. Postal Service and recently had worked at Kohl’s. Joseph was a member of Chillicothe Baptist Church,...

Jul 26, 2011

Virginia Riley, 88, of Washington C.H. passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Court House Manor. She was born on November 15, 1922 in Sabina to Raymond and Myrtle (Crawford) Rude. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Riley Sr. and one son, Glenn Riley Jr. Mrs. Riley is survived by her...

Jul 23, 2011

Joseph L. Banks, 60, of Washington Court House passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born on September 11, 1950 in Washington Court House to Arthur and Mabel (Pollard) Banks. Mr. Banks was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Mabel of Washington C.H., his children, Clifton Banks of Cleveland,...

Jul 21, 2011

Cledia Bell (Dotson) Murphy, 80, of Laurelville, died July 21, 2011 at her residence. She was born July 26, 1930 in Summersville, WV, the daughter of Joseph and Alma (Chapman) Dotson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jesse Murphy; son, David Ray Murphy; daughter-in-law, Juanita Hartshorn Murphy; granddaughter, Gail Anette Edwards and siblings, Tresea Lyons, Harvey,...

Jul 19, 2011

Marilyn Jean (Francis) Meenach, 76, of Circleville, died July 19, 2011 at her residence. She was born November 3, 1934 in Circleville, the daughter of Clarence and Carrie (Arledge) Francis. Marilyn was a life long member of the Good Shepard United Methodist Church, graduated Circleville High School Class of 1953 and retired from Circleville City Schools. She was preceded in...

Jul 19, 2011

Ronald C. Beatty, 79, of Circleville, died July 19, 2011 at Riverside Hospital. He was born September 3, 1931 near Cove, OH, in Jackson County, the son of Ira and Mary (Hunter) Beatty. He was a graduate of Jackson High School and Portsmouth Interstate Business College; a Korean War veteran and served 8 years in the United States Air...