Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

May 23, 2023

Cameron Alan Schreck, 22, of Obetz, Ohio passed away on May 23, 2023.  He was born on May 13, 2001 to Jeff and Amy Schreck.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his fiancé Mithea Davis, children Ezra, Nolan and Kamdyn Schreck; brother Houston (Sarah) Palmer; sister Trinity (Aaron) Godsey; grandparents  Alan (Penny) Clifford, Toma (Lucian) Crockett,...

May 19, 2023

Vicki Vanover, 72, of Laurelville, Ohio went to her eternal home on May 19, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio. She was the daughter of Bonnie Everly and Raymond Adkins. She was a graduate of Waite High School. She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Jack Vanover of 47 years,...

May 19, 2023

Gladys Stowers, 90, of Stoutsville passed away on May 19, 2023.  She was born on August 28, 1932 in Litchfield, (Grayson County) Kentucky to Porter and Margie (Williams) Miller. Gladys was a member of Logan Elm Baptist church.  She retired from JC Penney Company and after retirement Gladys began making quilts.  She made quilts for all of her children...

May 16, 2023

Phyllis Ellen (Mumaw) Burris of Circleville passed away on May 16, 2023.  She was born on April 16, 1942 in Circleville to Emmanuel and Elizabeth (Giffin) Mumaw.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Roger Burris, sons Gail Burris, Robert (Rhonda) Burris and Randy Burris, great grandson Colton Levi and a half-sister Roberta...

May 16, 2023

Lou Ellen (Taylor) Lloyd, 75, of Circleville passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.  She never failed to lighten up the room when she smiled.  She was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky to her late parents Earnest and Mildred (Waugh) Taylor.  Along with her parents Lou was preceded in death by her son, Timothy “Dale”...

May 15, 2023

Stephanie Ann King, 74, of Ashville passed away on May 15, 2023 surrounded by her family.  She was born September 2, 1948 in Chillicothe Ohio to William H. and Rosa Mae (Flack) Niles.  Stephanie worked for many years at Lindsey’s Bakery and later retired from Wal-Mart after 24 years.  She loved to bake and won many awards over the...

May 14, 2023

Olamae “Fritz” Cox, 101, died Sunday, May 14th, 2023, Mother’s Day, at her son’s home in Colleyville, Texas.  It was also her Beloved husband, Lt Col William A. Cox’s, birthday.  She was born May 24, 1921 to Louis Carter and Lucy Pinchback Carter in Syracuse, New York.  She was raised in Utica New York graduating from The Utica Free...

May 13, 2023

Felix Lee Whited, 51, of Chillicothe passed away on May 13, 2023.  He was born on August 1, 1971 in London to Charles and Janette (Morgan) Whited.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his children Ashley Schaeffer (Levi) and Dalton Whited, grandchild Bentley Whited, brother Eric Whited (Libby), niece Jemma Whited, nephew C.J. Whited and by...

May 13, 2023

Ralph Jacobs of Circleville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023 while hospitalized at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Ralph (also known as PeeWee) was one of seven children born on a small farm in Circleville to Orville and Cecile Jacobs.  Ralph met the love of his life, Karen Binkley in 1959.  They were married in 1962 and...

May 13, 2023

Charles W. Smith passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2013.  He was born May 21, 1935 in Columbus to Cletus and Rose (Swedenberg) Smith.  He was a 1953 graduate of Jackson Township School where he played basketball, football, and baseball.  He so enjoyed watching his three grandsons also play these sports and share stories with them of his playing...

May 12, 2023

Timothy Manson, 68, of Kingston passed away on May 12, 2023.  He was born in Circleville on January 19, 1955 to John and Phyllis (Williams) Manson.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Manson.  Timothy was a 1973 Logan Elm High School graduate and Vice President of Eaton Construction.  Timothy is survived...

May 12, 2023

Paul E. Bowman, 80, of Laurelville, passed away May 12, 2023 at his home.  He was born November 15, 1942 in South Perry the son of Ralph and Janie (Chilcote) Bowman.  Paul retired from E.I. Dupont after 33 years and loved his family and spending time with them.  He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters. ...

May 11, 2023

Eric Matthew Reid passed away on May 11, 2023.  He was born April 26, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio, a beloved son and proud dad of daughter Courtney Reid.  His father, Robert Reid, preceded him in death.  Also surviving are mother Jeanette “Jan” Reid, brothers David McIntyre and Brandon Reid, an aunt and uncles, several cousins, nieces and a nephew.   ...

May 10, 2023

Christopher David Hatfield  - May 19, 1992 – May 10, 2023

Christopher was born in Columbus, Ohio.  He grew up in Circleville, Ohio in a loving community, as well as on ballfields, back yards, creeks, ponds, farms and the woods of his grandparents, family, and friends.

Chris had a love for cars.  Through guidance of...

May 9, 2023

Michael William Griffith, a beloved member of the Circleville, Ohio community, passed away on May 9, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born on October 5, 1939, in New Lexington, Ohio, to Robert (Bob) Griffith and Edith Griffith (Allison). He was preceded in death by his parents, grandfather George Custer Griffith, brother George Griffith, and brother-in-law Richard...

May 7, 2023

Michael Stephen Hunter, 72, of Circleville, Ohio, went to his eternal home on Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was born March 28, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Lindsay L. Hunter and Viola M. Sooy Hunter. Mike was the oldest of three children. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry Hunter.

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May 7, 2023

Marilyn Evans, 68, of Lancaster passed away on May 7, 2023.  She was born on August 11, 1954 in Washington C.H. to William and Norma Keller.  She retired after 32 years of service from the Teays Valley Board of Education.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Donna Hamilton.  Marilyn is survived by...

May 2, 2023

Orville J. Gifford 89, a lifetime farmer of Circleville in Pickaway County for over 71 years, passed away peacefully May 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by family & friends. Orville is survived by Daughter: Diana McCain, Granddaughter: Erica McCain. Great Grandchildren: Kadin Walls & Braxton Buskirk. Daughter: Karen (Roger) Halley. Grandchildren: Anthony & Emily Halley Great...

Apr 30, 2023

Sandie Barthelmas, 76, of Circleville, passed away April 30, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on June 10, 1946 in Pickaway County, the daughter of William J. and Marguerite (Gardner) Barthelmas.  She had a masters in education from OSU and was retired from Columbus Public Schools, then substituted in Pickaway County all while helping with child watch at...

Apr 29, 2023

Vicki Certain, 70, of Circleville passed away on April 29, 2023.  She was born on December 29, 1952 in Circleville to Shirley and Rose (Rutter) Heeter.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Charles and siblings Dot Hill and John Hitch.  Vicki is survived by her children Rick (Angela) Kasler, Misty (Rich) Lee,...