Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jan 30, 2009

Jack E. O’Dell, Sr., 61, of Circleville, died January 30, 2009 at Mt. Carmel, West. He was born April 5, 1947 the son of Clyde and Ethel O’Dell. He was an U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clyde O’Dell, Jr. and Bill O’Dell and sisters, Mary O’Dell and Darlene O’Dell. He is survived...

Jan 30, 2009

Anna Byrd Anna Byrd, 81, of Bloomingburg passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009. She was born on April 18, 1927 in Bloomingburg to Erkie and Savillia (Harris) Lee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Byrd Jr. on February 20, 2003, one daughter, Paula Byrd, two sons, Erkie and Douglas Ray Byrd...

Jan 27, 2009

Jan 27, 2009

Harold A. Reeser, 89, of Circleville, died January 27, 2009 at Berger Hospital. He was born December 28, 1919 in Circleville, the son of George and Hallie (Timmons) Reeser. He was a brick mason for Local #55 Columbus for 55 years, U.S. Army veteran of WWII of the 101st Airbourne with 4 Bronze Stars, Purple Heart and was in...

Jan 22, 2009

Ellen K. Leist, 68, of Circleville, died January 22, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. She was born September 1, 1940 in Butler, PA, the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Halasi) Blue. She was a 1958 graduate of CHS and member of St. Philips Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Myron O. Leist and father-in-law,...

Jan 21, 2009

Patricia R. Reed, 70 of Circleville, died January 21, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 14, 1938 in Circleville, the daughter of Homer and Frances (Stevenson) McCain. She was a 1956 CHS graduate. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Albert. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Elmer Reed; daughters, Samantha Reed...

Jan 17, 2009

Toy Reynolds, 74, was born June 8, 1934 in Kentucky the son of Burgler and Nellie (Smith) Reynolds. He passed January 17, 2009 joining those who preceded him in death; his parents, wife; Maggie, son; Doug, granddaughter; McKenna, brothers; Harry, James and Oliver, and sisters; Elizabeth and Levone. Toy leaves behind his sister; Belle, children; Ray, Sue, Bill, Michelle and...

Jan 15, 2009

Virginia Wynne, 88, of Circleville, died January 15, 2009 at Pataskala Oaks Care Center. She was born March 13, 1920 in Greenup, KY, the daughter of Jess and Lillie (Callihan) Rice. She was a member of Northridge Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jack Wynne. She is survived by her sons, Jack and...

Jan 11, 2009

Wayne H. Vorhees, 74, of Amanda, died January 11, 2009 at home after a short illness. He was born October 8, 1934 in Logan. He was preceded in death by his mother Berneta Vorhees Pinson, father Grover “June” Vorhees, brother Pearl Freddie Vorhees and sisters Betty A. Vorhees Davis and Norma June Vorhees. Wayne worked at the Dupont Plant...

Jan 9, 2009

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Earsel L. Young, 78, of Circleville, died January 9, 2009 at Pickaway Manor. He was born July 8, 1930 in Ross County, the son of James and Dovey (Pinkerton) Young. He was a member of First Church of Christ in Christian Union. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Tanya Stage; brothers, Watson Young and Gilmer...

Jan 7, 2009

Joyce Ann Ramey, 60, of Circleville, died January 7, 2009 at her residence. She was born December 7, 1948 in Circleville, the daughter of Alvin E. and Velma (Garrett) Ramey. She was a member of Crossroads Church. She was preceded in death by her father and sisters, Patricia Ann Ramey, Virginia Hiles and Carol Parsons. She is survived by...

Jan 6, 2009

Lisa Diane MacFadden, 42, of Akron, died January 6, 2009 at Akron Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 3, 1966 in Circleville, the daughter of Dean and Shirley (Potter) MacFadden. She was a 1985 graduate of Circleville High School, 1989 graduate of OSU with a Bachalor of Arts Degree, Masters in Education from the University...

Jan 3, 2009

David C. Betts, 91, of Circleville, passed away Jan. 3, 2009 at Logan Elm Health Care Center. He was born May 1, 1917 in Pickaway County to George W. and Josie May (Dornsife) Betts. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers George and Ned and sister Mary Kathryn Betts. He is survived by his wife of sixty...

Jan 2, 2009

Helen J. Williams Krahn, 83, of Circleville, died Jan 2, 2009 in Columbus. She was born July 28, 1925 in Portsmouth, the daughter of Glenn and Adah (Pettit) Smith. She was retired from the Ohio Highway Patrol and a member of Nicholas Drive Church of God. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother; Gwen Smith, husbands; Marvin Williams...

Jan 1, 2009

Carlos M. Brown, 81, of Circleville, died January 1, 2009 at Logan Elm Health Care. He was born March 12, 1927 in Columbus, the son of Carlos and Myrtle (Ludwig) Brown. He was an U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a member of St. Joseph Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jack and John Brown...

Dec 31, 2008

Mona Stookey, 70, of Washington C.H. left our earth to be with her Heavenly Father on December 31, 2008. She was born on March 21, 1938 in Sparta, Tennessee to Charles and Dollie (Barker) Miller. She spent most of her life in Washington C.H. Mona was the first person of the year 2008 to place her membership with First...

Dec 30, 2008

Dec 24, 2008

Elizabeth Package, 62, of Kingston, died December 24, 2008 at her residence. She was born December 20, 1946 in Elwood City, PA., the daughter of Stanley F. and Mary (Zele) Bitenz. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and was a registered nurse. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Stanley E. Bitenz. She...

Dec 22, 2008

Anna Martha Brooks, 89, went into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on December 22, 2008, at Berger Hospital in Circleville, OH. She was born on June 14, 1919, in Pickaway County to John and Christine (Schneider) Kaiser. Anna married Alford Brooks on June 2, 1959. Anna throughout her life was a devoted member of the Ringgold and Washington...

Dec 18, 2008

Mildred Swackhamer, 87, of Laurelville, died December 18, 2008. She was born July 15, 1921 in Gibisonville, the daughter of Truman and Maude (Harden) Kline. She was a member of the Pleasant Ridge C.C.C.U., Laurelville Senior Citizens and Welcome Center Volunteer. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Milton Stump; husband, Earl Swackhamer; son, James and sisters,...