Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

May 4, 2008

Mary K. Wilson, 58, of Circleville, died May 5, 2008 at her residence. She was born December 5, 1949 in Steubenville, the daughter of the late Grover and Berdene (Jackson) Anderson. She was a nurse for Pickaway Manor. She is survived by her sons, Nate L. (Lynn) Wilson of Chillicothe and Cody Wilson (Leslie Amann) of Circleville; daughters, Mary...

Apr 30, 2008

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December 14, 2007 - April 30, 2008

Our precious little one was take to be with Jesus on April 30, 2008. He will be greatly missed. He was born December 14, 2007 in Circleville, the son of Chad and Lisa Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bud (Everett) Ferguson. He...

Apr 28, 2008

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Alma Cecil Holcomb, 90, of Circleville, died April 28, 2008 at Sunbridge Nursing Home. She was born June 1, 1917 in Circleville, the daughter of Edward and Mary Ellen (Buskirk) Hixenbaugh. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Holcomb; son, Robert "Bob" Holcomb; 4 grandchildren, Bub, Steve, Dickie and Steven; brother, Edward Hixenbaugh and sisters,...

Apr 25, 2008

Ronald E. Bowling, 73, of Circleville, died April 25, 2008 in Columbus. He was born April 25, 1935 in Carter County, KY, the son of Commodore and Virgie (Totten) Bowling. Ronald was retired from Continental Can and an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Edgel and Clifford and sisters, Daphene and Charlene Sperry, Rose...

Apr 24, 2008

Terry Dean Neff passed away April 24, 2008. He was born July 31, 1953 in Circleville, the son of George W. and Ruth E. (Melvin) Neff. Terry was a lifelong resident of Pickaway County, a graduate of Westfall High School and DeVry University and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a licensed electrician employed as a...

Apr 21, 2008

Barbara Ann Legg, 45, of Circleville, formerly of Hallsville, died April 21, 2008 in Adena Hospital. She was born April 25, 1962 in Circleville, the daughter of Joseph and Irene (Rife) Woodrum. She was preceded in death by her father and brother, Bernard Woodrum. She is survived by her mother; husband, David Legg; children, Davida (Chris) Bangs of Dothen,...

Apr 20, 2008

John H. Kerns, 84, of Circleville, died April 20, 2008 at Riverside Hospital. He was born November 5, 1923 in Ross County, the son of Amos and Nina (Hettinger) Kerns. He was a WWII Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; stillborn son, John Raymond Kerns; grandson, Cade Michael Sabine and brothers, George, Chuck and Jerry...

Apr 19, 2008

Helen D. Vanatter, 75, of Circleville, died April 19, 2008 in Circleville. She was born April 11, 1933 in Whirlwind WV, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Workman) Dalton. Helen was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Virgil John Vannatter; daughter-in-law, Teresa Vannatter; brothers, Emmett, Alva and Coleman "Bud"...

Apr 19, 2008

Leoda M. Thompson, 65, of Circleville, died April 19, 2008 in Circleville. She was born March 28, 1943 in Orgas, WV, the daughter of Shelby and Virginia (Harper) Ferrell. Loeda was a former youth soccer coach and the first women president of the Circleville Youth Soccer League and enjoyed hunting mushrooms, fishing and shopping. She was preceded in death by...

Apr 16, 2008

Avanell L. (Harris) Summerfield, 91, of Columbus, died April 16, 2008 at her son's residence. She was born August 4, 1916 in Ashville, the daughter of Clyde and Nettie (McCain) Harris. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sanford Summerfield and daughters, Mauna Basden and Constance Hammons. She is survived by her son, Charles Summerfield; daughter, Sanilee...

Apr 16, 2008

Jay E. Broughton, 53, of Laurelville, died April 16, 2008 at his residence. He was born December 10, 1954 in Ironton, the son of Chester and Evelyn (Douglas) Broughton. He was a Rifleman/Sharpshooter Corporal E-4 in the U.S. Marines. He was honorably discharged March 21, 1978. He received the National Defense Service Medal, 2 Good Conduct Medals and Rifle...

Apr 14, 2008

Michael L. Bowe, 62, of Laurelville, died April 14, 2008 at the Pickering House. He was born July 27, 1945 in Cincinnati. He was a 1965 graduate of Franklin Heights High School, retired from General Motors, a member of UAW #969, an avid hunter and fisherman and he enjoyed operating a CB by "Pioneer". He was preceded in death by...

Apr 13, 2008

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Edith "Stu" Forsythe, 67, of Circleville, died in her home April 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband William P. Forsythe, parents George and Betty Clifton and a brother Robert "Bobby" Clifton. She is survived by her children William P. (Rustie) Forsythe, Jr. of Londonderry, Mark Forsythe of Atlanta, GA and Anna Forsythe of Circleville;...

Apr 10, 2008

Robert E. Bailes, 45, passed into the loving arms of God, April 10, 2008 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born July 29, 1962 in Fairfield County, the son of Ross and Shirley (Winland) Bailes. He was a hard worker and a friend to everyone. Surviving is his wife of 21 years, April (Harper) Bailes; brothers, Creighton, Eddie...

Apr 9, 2008

Gloria R. Dutcher, 76, of Circleville, died April 9, 2008 at Berger Hospital. She was born November 2, 1931 in Circleville, the daughter of Ray and Rosalie (Caldwell) Turner. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and Amvets Auxillary. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Neal Dutcher; brother, Marion Turner and sister, Mary Jane...

Apr 8, 2008

Biography Shirley L. Shepard, 72, of Circleville, died April 8, 2008 at Sunbridge Nursing Home. She was born June 11, 1935 in Winchester, OH, the daughter of John and Frances (Miller) Pickering. She was a member of the Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, John Pickering, Jr.; sister, Helen Piper...

Apr 8, 2008

James C. "Chuckie" France, 54, of Circleville, died April 8, 2008 at Pickaway Manor. He was born November 29, 1953 in Columbus, the son of the late James and Hazel (Saxton) France. He is survived by his sisters, Sonja (Donald) Limer of Cleveland, Bernagene (Roger) Speakman of Waverly, Shirley (Bob) Zeller of Minnesota and Charlotte (William) Fausnaugh of Circleville; many...

Apr 7, 2008

TO: Circleville Herald/Columbus Dispatch FROM: Wellman Funeral Home 1455 N. Court St. Circleville, Ohio 43113 TEL: (740) 474-7523 (740) 474-8273 FAX RE: David L. Ramey David L. Ramey, 89, of Circleville, died April 7, 2008 in Berger Hospital. He was born January 27, 1919 in Circleville, the son of Francis and Mary (Fuller) Ramey. David was self employed as...

Apr 5, 2008

Ruth M. Hampshire, 90, of South Bloomingville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, April 5, 2008. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Pickaway Manor. She was born Dec. 7, 1917 in Vinton County, the daughter of Roy and Nellie (Rose) Stevens. Ruth was a member of Laurelville Church of God where she sang in the...

Apr 4, 2008

Ruth E. Brumfield, 85, of Yellowbud, died April 4, 2008 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home in Chillicothe. She was born November 14, 1922, in Yellowbud, the daughter of Roy and Ollie (Mick) Easter. She was a member of the Yellowbud United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She married Howard Brumfield on June 23, 1946, whom preceded her in...