Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jul 22, 2010

Thomas R. Masters, age 80, died on July 22, 2010, at Columbus Alzheimer Care Center, after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was preceded in death by parents, Lester and Ava Masters; brother, Bill Masters; sisters-in law, Judy Lewis and Louise Masters; brothers-in-law, Walter Coleman and Don Wing; and two nephews, Doug Wing and Brad Lewis. Tom is...

Jul 21, 2010

Luther W. Hodges Sr., of Circleville, died July 21, 2010 at his residence. He was born April 7, 1941 in Richlands, VA, the son of Luther O. and Iva (Christian) Hodges. He was a member of the Teays Amature, Ham Radio Club, F.I.S.T.S. Club and QST Amateur Radio. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty L. Hodges...

Jul 20, 2010

Max E. Wood, 90, of Circleville, passed away July 20, 2010 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born May 2, 1920 in Sedalia, OH, the son of Glen and Pearl (Mills) Wood. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, 1938 graduate of Mt. Sterling H.S., 60 year member of American Legion. He was owner/operator...

Jul 20, 2010

Betty A. Barnhart, 63, of Ashville, died July 20, 2010 at Berger Hospital. She was born November 9, 1946 in Pike County, the daughter of Floburn and Dolly (Mitchell) Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jesse Barnhart and brother, Don Davis. She is survived by her sisters, Joanne Davis of Ashville and Linda Burke of Chillicothe....

Jul 18, 2010

Dencil E. “Buck” McCoy, 76, of Chillicothe, died July 18, 2010 at his residence. He was born February 2, 1934 in Henderson, WV, the son of Arthur and Mary Ellen (Clounch) McCoy. He was a U.S. Army veteran, member of Community Lighthouse Church, Williamsport and Masonic Lodge, Cheshire, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Marlene...

Jul 18, 2010

Jane Hinton, 91, of Circleville, died July 18, 2010 in Circleville Care and Rehabilitation. She was born April 11, 1919 in Madison Twp., Fayette County, the daughter of Homer and Virgie (Collins) Alkire. She was a member of the Williamsport United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene Hinton; brother, Gene Alkire and infant...

Jul 17, 2010

Mae Dowdy Roberts, 75, of Williamsport, died July 17, 2010 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born March 29, 1935 in Boyd Co., KY the daughter of Joseph and Myrtle Mae (Crabtree) Ross. Mae retired from Ohio Packing in 1995. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1st husband Fred Dowdy, Jr. and granddaughter Belinda Smith Rutter. She is...

Jul 15, 2010

Ned Brant Elliott, 84, of Circleville, died July 15, 2010 at Brown Memorial. He was born December 19, 1925 in Hagerstown, MD, the son of the late Brant and and Louise (Fiery) Elliott. He was a WWII veteran drafted from high school to US Army Signal Corp. serving in France and Germany. With the help of the GI Bill,...

Jul 13, 2010

Sharon E. Nungester, 66, of Waverly, died July 13, 2010 at Pike Community Hospital. She was born July 25, 1943 in Ravenna, OH, the daughter of John and Shirley (Stevens) Fortner. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, going to church in Waverly and retired from Sherrie’s Country Care Home. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

Jul 11, 2010

Donald G. Reed, 70, of Circleville, died July 11, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 3, 1940 in Ross County, the son of Homer and Annabelle (Landenberg) Reed. He was retired from Mead. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert H. Reed. He is survived by his children, Donald G. Reed, Jr., Gregory A....

Jul 10, 2010

Dianne S. Ramey, 65, of Circleville, died July 10, 2010 in Columbus. She was born Aug. 30, 1944 in Circleville, the daughter of John and Vernice (Amann) Hunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James W. Ramey, sister, Carol Fowler and brothers Fred and Dick Hunt. Dianne is survived by her children; Vernice (Willy) Cottrell, Teresa...

Jul 7, 2010

Robert W. Whaley 64, of Circleville, died July 7, 2010 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1945 in Williamsport, the son of William and Florence (Wilson) Whaley. He was retired from CCW. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenny “Butch” Whaley He is survived by his wife, Mildred (Lutz) Whaley; stepchildren, Randy Lutz of...

Jul 7, 2010

James Junior Vanover, 78, of Circleville, died July 7, 2010 at Riverside Hospital. He was born September 26, 1931 in Lawrence County, KY, the son of Rev. James and Mary (Hayes) Vanover. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Amvets 2246. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Carl, Jack, Billy and Don. He...

Jul 6, 2010

Julia M. Burton, 84, of Circleville, died July 6, 2010 at Pickaway Manor. She was born July 20, 1925 in Miami, FL, the daughter of Clarence and Edith (Nicholson) Michael. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Pythian Sisters and was former owner/operator of Burton’s Jewelry Store. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother,...

Jul 4, 2010

Dorothy M. Young, 71, of Amanda, died July 4, 2010 at her residence. She was born December 3, 1938 in Hocking County, the daughter of Ernest A. and Anna B. (Pinkstock) Carrel. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Alva Carrel. She is survived by her husband, James R. Young; brothers, Truby Carrel of Lancaster, Vernie...

Jun 30, 2010

Send Flowers Vera Thompson December 2, 1922 - June 30, 2010

Vera Jean Thompson, 87, of Circleville, died June 30, 2010 at Berger Hospital. She was born December 2, 1922 in Pickaway County, the daughter of James and Nellie Mae (Leist) List. She was a 1940 graduate of Jackson Twp. High School, self-employed farmer, active in Trinity Lutheran Church...

Jun 28, 2010

Wellman-Kinzer Funeral Home 509 Washington Avenue Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 740-335-3342 Fax 740-335-3344 L. John Corns, 63, of Reynoldsburg passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010. He was born on July 6, 1946 in Franklin County to William and Blanche (Bower) Corns. He was a Vietnam Air Force Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Jun 23, 2010

Sandra Sue Rhodes, 62, lifelong resident of Circleville, passed away June 23, 2010 at Cleveland Clinic. She was born May 6, 1948 in Circleville, the daughter of Wilmer and Dorothy (Schneider) Rhodes. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She had a strong spirit and great sense of humor. She loved spending time with her family, playing cards,...

Jun 21, 2010

Wallace L. Peters, 92, of Circleville, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2010 at Browns Nursing Home surrounded by his family. He was born may 7, 1918 in Walnut Twp., the son of John S. and Leona (Spangler) Peters. He was a member of Ringgold United Methodist Church for many years, started teaching Sunday School at...

Jun 21, 2010

Ryan M. Fox, 40, of Amanda, died June 21, 2010 at his residence. He was born April 10, 1970 in Circleville, the son of Robert and Ruth Anne (Huffman) Fox. He was employed by the State of Ohio BWC as a programmer analyst supervisor. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #23 and NRA. He was preceded in death...