Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Nancy Christine (Schultz) Seitz

Jan 9, 2024

Nancy Christine Seitz, 56, of Stoutsville passed away on January 9, 2024.  She was born on December 26, 1967 in Columbus to David and Marlene (McCabe) Schultz.  She had worked for the Postal Service for 23 years.  Nancy is preceded in death by her mother Marlene Schultz.  Nancy is survived by her husband Jack Lee Seitz; her father David...

Helen (Whaley) Sowers

Jan 9, 2024

Helen Sowers, 91, of Circleville passed away on January 9, 2024.  She was born on March 26, 1932 in Pickaway County to Charles and Ola (Smith) Whaley.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Sowers; siblings Roy, Edward, George, Pearl Rosellen “Sis”, Patty and Dwight.  Helen is survived by her son Dennis...

Guy William "Bubba" Hensley

Jan 8, 2024

Guy William Hensley known as Bubba by friends and family passed away on January 8, 2024 at his home in Circleville, with close family at his side.  He was born June 27, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio.  He was a long time over the road truck driver and had a love for riding motorcycles.  Besides spending time with his grandchildren,...

Michelle (Strickland) Blair

Jan 7, 2024

Hey y’all we are here today to see Michelle Blair off.  She was a mother of 5: myself Justin Strickland, Patrick Shouldis, Jessica Blair, Becca Blair, and Jared Pitts by indirect adoption, dog parent, friend, sister and daughter.  She embraced death with open arms so she would not want you to grieve but to celebrate a life lived.  She...

Joy (Sawyer) Manbevers

Jan 7, 2024

Joy Manbevers, 74, of Stoutsville passed away on January 7, 2024.  She was born on January 8, 1949 in Circleville to James and Betty (Arledge) Sawyer.  She retired from Thomson Consumer Electric.  She was affiliated with Logan Elm Baptist and Good Shepherd UMC and was a faithful caregiver to many people.  In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Robert Lee Cramblit

Jan 5, 2024

Robert Lee Cramblit Jr., 57, of Laurelville passed away on January 5, 2024.  He was born on June 8, 1966 in Circleville to Robert and Jean (Thompson) Cramblit.  In addition to his father Robert he was preceded in death by Patricia Spaulding the mother of his son Aaron Spaulding; grandparents Harold and Betty Thompson and brothers Harold W. “Bill”...

James Herlan

Jan 3, 2024

James Herlan, 34, of Circleville passed away on January 3, 2024.  He was born on August 18, 1989.  He attended Full Gospel Sons of God.  He was preceded in death by father Gary Ramsdell and grandfather James Wood.  James is survived by his mother Lisabeth (Wood) Ramsdell; his wife Taylor (Edwards) Herlan; son Emmitt James Herlan; sister Juliann; aunt...

Ronald Bailey

Jan 2, 2024

Ronald Bailey, 59, of Logan passed away on January 2, 2024.  He was born on September 15, 1964 in Columbus to Donald and (Peggy) Gibson Bailey.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Ronald is survived by his companion Pam Myers; children Tonya (Simeon) Annon, Melissa, Felicia, Gladys and Rhonda Bailey and Cheyenna Ferrell; grandchildren Alexia, Cloey, Brian,...

Sheila Kay (Clifton) Nance

Jan 2, 2024

Sheila Kay Nance, 71, of Circleville passed away on January 2, 2024.  She was born on October 1, 1952 in Ironton to Harold and Jarlene (Skaggs) Clifton.  She was a retired co-owner of Dairy Queen and Alexanders Deli.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas Nance.  She is survived by her daughter...

Peggy (Davis) Spires

Jan 1, 2024

Peggy Spires, 84, of Circleville passed away on January 1, 2024.  She was born on January 21, 1939 in Circleville to Lawrence and Mary (Ladd) Davis.  He was a 1958 Circleville High School graduate.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Tracy Spires and a brother Fred “Speeder” Davis.  Peggy is survived by...

Gary Robert George

Dec 31, 2023

Gary R. George, 79, left this earth on December 31, 2023 after a long illness to go to his eternal home to be with his loving family and God.    Gary was born and raised in Circleville, graduated from Circleville High School in 1962.  Gary worked as a mechanic for his grandfather Joe Moats at Joe Moats Motor Sales.  After...

Teresa Lynn Hurst Bush

Dec 30, 2023

Teresa Lynn Hurst Bush, 51, of Circleville passed away on December 30, 2023.  She was born on November 8, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio to Russell and Betty (Clifton) Hurst.  She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Hurst; grandparents Annabelle and Claude Hurst; grandmother Rebecca Thompson and by grandfather William Clifton.  Teresa is survived by her mother Betty...

Mary (Pickle) Mapes

Dec 30, 2023

Mary Mapes, 80, of Circleville died December 30, 2023.  Celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.

Sharon (Vanfossen) Cookson

Dec 28, 2023

Sharon Cookson, 65, of Circleville passed away on December 28, 2023.  She was born on October 8, 1958 to Franklin and Audrey (Hollingsworth) VanFossen.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Cookson.  Sharon was a retired civilian from Edwards Air Force Base in Lancaster, CA.  She is survived by a sister Sherri...

Demaris "Dee" (Miller) Durgin

Dec 27, 2023

DeMaris Ann Durgin, 79, of Circleville, Ohio peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2023. She was born on October 6, 1944, in Covington, Kentucky to Harry Victor Miller and Zita Frances Streiss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Durgin; past husband, John “Jack”...

Creed Stonerock Jr.

Dec 27, 2023

Creed I. Stonerock Jr. passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2023 at 10:16 a.m. doing what he loved while working at Derek Pape Trucking.  He was born June 26, 1946.  Preceded in death by his loving wife Libby I. Stonerock of 51 years; parents Creed I Sr. and Eilleen K. (Mogan) Stonerock; twin brother Carl and his brother Sam. ...

David Lee Jones "Jonesy"

Dec 26, 2023

David Lee Jones “Jonesy” was born on December 18, 1956 to Frank and Beatrice (Thrift) Jones in Mansfield, Ohio.  Dave was married to the love of his life Debra Sue Jones “Susie” for 43 years.  Dave worked 45 ½ years in the factory field.  He retired from Mid West Fab after 29 years of service.  If Dave wasn’t pulling...

John Teal

Dec 25, 2023

John Teal, 76, of Circleville passed away on December 25, 2023.  He was born on August 11, 1947 in Circleville to John and Opal (Allen) Teal.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce (Riser) Teal and siblings a twin at birth Donald Teal and Joan Sandra Teal.  John is survived by his...

Karen (Farleigh) Allen

Dec 24, 2023

Karen Allen, 64, of New Holland passed away on December,24,2023 peacefully at O.S.U Hospital with her husband David Wolfe by her side.

She’s is preceded in death by her father Danny Joe Farleigh, mother Sandy Farleigh and her youngest brother Dick Farleigh.

Karen is survived by her husband David Wolfe;

brothers Danny, William,...

Jerry Herron

Dec 24, 2023

Jerry Lee Herron, 66, of Circleville passed away on December 24, 2023.  He was born August 4, 1957 in Circleville to Jerry and Caroline Herron.  Jerry enjoyed listening to music, spending time with Zane working on “their” truck, playing video games and going fishing.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Caroline “Pat” and Jerry “Jake” Herron and...