Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jun 13, 2023

Peggy Virginia (Davis) Swank, 89, of Circleville passed away on June 13, 2023.  She was a graduate of Ohio University with a degree in Education and a Master degree in Business Administration.  She was born February 18, 1934 in Circleville, Ohio to Rev. Lloyd and Bessie (George) Davis.  She married her high school sweetheart Merle Swank in Maysville, Kentucky...

Jun 13, 2023

James Arledge, 86, of Circleville passed away on June 13, 2023.  He was born on July 30, 1936 in Circleville to Robert and Ellen (Davis) Arledge.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  James is survived by his children Bonnie (Don) Adams, Tammy (Terry) Reed and Jim (Cassie) Arledge; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 1 great, great...

Jun 12, 2023

David Johnson, 75, of Circleville passed away on June 12, 2023.  He was born on August 16, 1947 in Conley, KY to Woodrow and Jewell (Williams) Johnson.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Dord, Harold and Dale Johnson; sisters Sandra Miller, Shirley Grover, Patty Johnson and Tammy Bidwell. David is survived by sisters...

Jun 10, 2023

Carole Cathryn Neuman Barker, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away June 10, 2023, at Pickaway Manor, Circleville, Ohio, where she resided for the past six months. She was 88.

Mrs. Barker was born June 21, 1934 in Sharon, Pa., the daughter of John Donald Neuman and Margaret Clark Neuman. She and her twin sister, Lyda Lloy Neuman Cook,...

Jun 10, 2023

John Roberts, 85, of New Holland passed away on June 10, 2023.  He was born on March 14, 1938 in Louisa, Kentucky to John C. and Elsie L. (Griffin) Roberts.  He was an USAF veteran, retired from GTE and was a life-long farmer.  He graduated from Atlanta High School in 1956 and was a member of Heber Lodge 501...

Jun 10, 2023

Kash Barnes, 13, of Laurelville passed away on June 10, 2023.  He was born on February 18, 2010 in Lancaster to Kliff and Alisha (Johnson) Barnes.  Kash would have been in 8th grade at McDowell Middle School.  He loved gaming, football cards, telling jokes and riddles.  Kash was known as the fun fact kid.  He was a kind, sweet...

Jun 6, 2023

Michael Anthony “Tony” Dray born June 16, 1958 and died on June 6, 2023 at Grant Hospital of complications from 2 bouts of cancer.

He was born, raised, and lived most of his entire life in Circleville. He was a 1976 graduate of Circleville High School.  He is survived by his 3 children Jason (Lindsay) Dray, Travis...

Jun 5, 2023

Terry Lee Williams, 63, of Circleville, passed away at his home on June 5th, 2023.  Terry was born January 14th, 1960, in Circleville, OH to the late John and Betty (Bush) Williams.

Terry lived in Circleville his entire life.  He attended the Brooks Yates Center in Circleville and the Pickaway County PDI Workshop.  He was employed by...

Jun 4, 2023

Eleanor (Kelley) Bowers is the daughter of the late Dr. Edger D. and Edith Moberly Kelley. She was born on March 12, 1926 in Columbus and passed away on June 4, 2023.   She graduated from Elizabethtown, Kentucky High School.  While in high school she joined the USO and participated in Etournettes Dance Group at Fort Knox, KY.

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Jun 4, 2023

Joyce Louise Woods, 76, of Circleville passed away on June 4, 2023.  She was born on October 19, 1946 in Circleville to Arthur Clyde and Martha Ruth (Stant) Lee.  She loved reading, scary movies, gardening, buckeyes and never had a doughnut she didn’t like.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son-in-law Rick Garten. ...

Jun 3, 2023

Elinor Coil, 86 passed away on June 3, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born on March 4, 1937 in Newark, NJ to Jane and Albert Jarvis.  She graduated from Kearny, NJ high school, attended Adelphi College and was a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio.  She loved spending time with her family, gardening and being a beekeeper.  She was...

May 31, 2023

Michael Craig Poling, born February 24, 1951 in Circleville, was adopted by Hugh and Eleanor June (Armstrong) Poling. Michael passed away on May 31, 2023 in Florida.  He spent his whole life in Laurelville until 2013 when he became a snowbird, spending the winters in Port Orange, Florida. Florida was Mike’s happy place. He graduated Laurelville High School in...

May 31, 2023

Amelia Ellen Wilkinson of Kingston passed away on May 31, 2023.  She was born on May 30, 2023 in Dublin, Ohio to Ian and Ansley (Rothwell) Wilkinson.  In addition to her parents she is survived by her maternal grandparents Andrew and Shannon Rothwell, paternal grandparents Steve and Kerry Wilkinson, maternal great grandparents Carol and Doug Akers, paternal great grandmother...

May 30, 2023

William Jones Jr., 76, of Circleville passed away on May 30, 2023.  He was born on November 13, 1946 in Pickaway County to William and Josephine (Moore) Jones Sr.  William was a past member of Ohio Harness Horse Association and owned, drove and trained horses.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Marilyn Lemaster...

May 29, 2023

Janet Louise White, 80, of Circleville passed away on May 29, 2023.  She was born on January 5, 1943 in Lancaster to Virgil Leroy and Bertha Laurean (Smith) White.  Janet enjoyed reading and crafting and loved her flowers.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sibling Geri Catauro.  Janet is survived by her children Janet...

May 29, 2023

Faith Amspaugh, 92, of Circleville passed away on May 29, 2023.  She was born on November 23, 1930 in Rockingham County, NC to Roy Edgar and Irma Lee (Armstong) Thomas.  She worked for the Postal Service in Vancleve, KY for 25 years, worked for WMTC Radio Station for many years and worked for Kentucky Mountain Bible College.  In addition...

May 28, 2023

Joseph Baldwin, 78, of Laurelville passed away on May 28, 2023.  He was born on October 30, 1944 in Laurelville to Ralph and Grace (Strupper) Baldwin.  Joseph loved Nascar.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Joseph is survived by his wife Jane (Rider) Baldwin; children Jodi (Flint Sr.) Barger, Jason Scott (Robin) Baldwin; grandchildren Flint G. Barger...

May 27, 2023

Larry Gilmore Bond born February 5th, 1942 to Roy and Evelyn Bond in Navarre, Ohio. He passed away peacefully in his home May 27th, 2023.

Larry was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers (Archie and Ray) and sisters (Sue and Sharon).

He married the love of his life, Thelma Ruth Rollins, on December 29,...

May 24, 2023

Fredrick Farley Sr., 73, of Circleville passed away on May 24, 2023.  He was born on September 29, 1949 in Holden, WV to Elmer and Irene (Moore) Farley.  He was a Vietnam Air Force Veteran who enjoyed helping and taking care of other Veterans.  He was past Commander of Amvets and had been a truck driver for 38 years. ...

May 24, 2023

Scottie Acker, 51, of Kingston passed away on May 24, 2023.  He was born on August 21, 1971 in Chillicothe to William and Cynthia (Ray) Acker. Scottie enjoyed riding his Harley and arrowhead and mushroom hunting.   In addition to his parents he is survived by his significant other Misty Nelson, daughter Josie Breanna (Kolt McGrath) Acker; grandchild Jamiton Stone...