Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Oct 17, 2009

Amos J. VanFossen, 96, of Stoutsville, died October 17, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1913 in Laurelville the son of Joseph E. and Lora E. (Ankrom) VanFossen. Amos was an avid carpenter, WWII Army veteran and member of American Legion #134. Amos was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mattie (Ebert) VanFossen, 1 grandchild,...

Oct 17, 2009

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Nancy J. Bainter, 68, of Circleville, died peacefully at home while surrounded by family October 17, 2009. Nancy has gone to reunite with her devoted husband of 49 years, the late Monte D. “Buck” Bainter. She was born August 16, 1941, the eldest daughter of the late Lester and Marjorie Ebert. She was also preceded in death by...

Oct 15, 2009

Earl T. Gulick, 70, of Circleville, passed away at home suddenly October 15, 2009. He was born February 17, 1939 in Circleville, the son of the late Earl and Mildred (Coats) Gulick. He was retired from Dupont with 35 years of service, local rabbit breeder and member of various rabbit clubs and associations and loved NASCAR. He is survived...

Oct 12, 2009

Forrest E. Phillips, 82, of Circleville, died October 12, 2009 at his residence. He was born January 2, 1927 in Fairfield County, the son of George and Grace (Pontius) Phillips. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Angelia Joyce; brother, Carl Phillips and son-in-law, David Roy. He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Katie” (Linton) Phillips; daughters, Donna...

Oct 9, 2009

William C. Gray, 53, of Circleville, died October 9, 2009 at Mt. Carmel Hospital. He was born August 5, 1956 in Cheviot, MD, the son of Morris and Estella (Vale) Gray. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Garland. He is survived his mother; Estella Gray of Circleville, sisters; Shirley Garido and Kathy Ferrante of Florida,...

Oct 8, 2009

Gloria A. Wittman, 62, of Laurelville, died October 8, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 8, 1947 in Circleville, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Smith) Keaton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harvey; son, Carl Spears, Jr.; 2 granchildren; 1 brother and 2 sisters. She is survived by her children, Gwendolyn Binckley and...

Oct 8, 2009

Margie Stebelton, 79, of Laurelville, died October 8, 2009 at Berger Hospital. She was born September 12, 1930 in Pickaway County, the daughter of the Clifford and Elsie (Pritchard) Downing. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Glen. She is survived by her son, Charles Stebelton (Patricia Hettinger) of Laurelville; 1 granddaughter, Glenna Speakman; 2 great grandchildren,...

Oct 8, 2009

Ernest “Snap” Ankrom, 88, of Circleville, died October 8, 2009 at Pickaway Manor. He was born April 13, 1921 in Pickaway County, the son of Roy and Marie (Neff) Ankrom. He was U.S. Army 1st Lt. H Company 179th inf. 45th Div., P.O.W., retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio, member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge #77,...

Oct 6, 2009

Gladys Alexander, 80, of Washington C.H. passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at her daughter’s residence. She was born on January 25, 1929 in Bloomingburg to Edward and Stella (Stewart) Gray. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dearl Alexander, one son, Howard “Hawk” Johns...

Oct 6, 2009

Violet Mae Gierhart, 74, of South Bloomingville, went home to be with the Lord October 6, 2009 at OSU Hospital. She was born June 22, 1935 in Hocking County, the daughter of Harley and Hazel (Kennedy) Vandagriff. She was a homemaker and a member of Saltcreek Valley Community Church for 18 years. She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 6, 2009

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Staci Ann Kempton, 37 of Laurelville passed from this life on October 6, 2009 at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 15, 1972, the daughter of Larry and Wanda (Unger) Kempton. Staci was preceded in death by her father and her...

Oct 4, 2009

Grace Ann Wiggins, 55, of Circleville, died October 4, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 12, 1954 in Columbus the daughter of Donald and Alice (Diltz) Cavanaugh. Grace was a workers comp hearing rep for Compensation Consultants LLC, was 2nd Vice President of Pickaway Co. Historical Society and President of Ted Lewis Museum Board. She was preceded...

Oct 2, 2009

Andrew Michael Salyers, 17, of Circleville, died Oct. 2, 2009 as the result of an accident. He was born Sept. 21, 1992 in Circleville the son of Daniel Rodenfels and Patsy Salyers. Andrew was a student at Circleville High School and loved to play the guitar. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Charles Conrad and Paul and Roberta...

Oct 1, 2009

Mattie May VanFossen, 82, of Stoutsville, died October 1, 2009 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1927 in Hocking County, the daughter of Walter and Bessie (Tisdale) Ebert. She was retired from General Electric. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 grandchild and brothers, Robert, Don and John Ebert. She is survived by her husband,...

Oct 1, 2009

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Doris I. Disbennett, 76, of Adelphi, died October 1, 2009 at Adena Medical Center. She was born October 22, 1932 in Hocking County, the daughter of Harold and Betty (Miller) Febes. She was retired from Logan Elm School District with 25 years of service, attended Adelphi United Methodist Church, Laurel Hills United Methodist Church and was a member...

Oct 1, 2009

Roger L. Bickers, 52, of Circleville, died October 1, 2009 at Berger Hospital. He was born March 29, 1957 in Franklin County, the son of Teddy and Mildred (Morton) Bickers. He was an avid Ohio State fan and he coached numerous little league sports. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jay Hunley and brother, Marvin Ray...

Sep 28, 2009

Johnie Fyffe, 74, of Circleville, died September 28, 2009 at Grant Hospital. He was born April 25, 1935 in Blain, KY, the son of John and Mary (Lester) Fyffe. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Indy Fyffe; brothers, Edward and Dessel Fyffe and sisters, Ona Millard and Minnie White. He is survived by his sons, John (Evelyn)...

Sep 27, 2009

Mary Dorothy Lemaster, 83, of Circleville, left Berger Hospital Respite, September 27, 2009. Her daughters, Sally & Shirley who had been her caregivers during her 5 month illness and Julia Jolley, a very special PTC and one of several who helped with her care while she was a patient in Berger Hospital, were with her when she went to...

Sep 26, 2009

Helen Mayfield, 91, of Circleville, died September 26, 2009 at Brown Memorial Nursing Home. She was born August 5, 1918 in Greenfield, OH, the daughter of Harley and Anna (Steele) Murphy. She attended Mt. Olivet UMC, Arlington, VA, 1936 Greenfield McClain High School, loved to travel and was a member of Circleville Church of Nazarene. She was preceded in death...

Sep 25, 2009

Elsie Harris Crosswhite passed away from this earthly realm to dwell in the house of the Lord on September 25, 2009 at Englewood Manor, Englewood, Ohio. Elsie was born on January 14, 1916 in Fayette County Ohio to the late James and Josephine (Scott) Harris. She graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1934. Years later, in 1939, she would marry...