Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Oct 2, 2023

Lena Cline, 85, of Circleville passed away on October 2, 2023.  She was born on February 10, 1938 in Circleville to William and Julia (Stevens) Pence.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Cline; siblings Mary, Betty and Bill Pence.  Lena is survived by her children Gregory (Jean) Cline, Sheila (Norman Smith)...

Oct 1, 2023

Lisa J. Mahaney Shafer, 60, passed away at home in Chillicothe, Ohio on October 1, 2023 after a courageous fight with cancer.  Lisa’s biggest joy in life was her children Dane (Crystal) Morgan, Raven (Dustin Weatherby) Morgan, and Rollie Morgan.  Her fondest memories of childhood were spending time with her grandmother Eva Davis.  Lisa spent her past 20 years...

Oct 1, 2023

Donna Jean Dyke (Keaton), 77 was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.  She was a sweet, cheerful and caring person that would do anything for anyone.  Donna was battling Parkinson disease for 12 years.  She fought a good fight, and is no longer suffering.  Donna was born on February 3, 1946 to Charles and Marie...

Sep 30, 2023

Rose Thurston, 71, of South Bloomingville passed away on September 30, 2023.   She was born on May 12, 1952 in Logan, Ohio to Jesse and Eva (Ringheiser) Stevens.  She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Martha Rooker, Donna Biebler and Everett Stevens.  Rose is survived by her husband Dale Wesley Thurston; son Dale Thurston Jr.; grandchildren...

Sep 29, 2023

Ernest Paul Haddox, known to his loved ones as Paul, passed away on September 29, 2023, at the age of 82, in Circleville, Ohio peacefully and, as he always was, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on December 4, 1940, in Circleville, Ohio, and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Paul was a retired...

Sep 28, 2023

Daniel Brust, 71, of Circleville passed away on September 28, 2023.  He was born on June 15, 1952 in Pickaway County to Howard and Helen (Downard) Brust.  Daniel was an amazing father and a man who loved working for the EPA and knew how to appreciate his life with many hobbies.  He was preceded in death by his parents....

Sep 26, 2023

Johnathan Jesse Coleman, 83, passed away September 26, 2023 at the Berger Hospital.  He was born February 5, 1940 to the late Ulysses and Sarah Coleman.  Jesse is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janet (Bennington) Coleman; daughter Debora (Steve) Lumaye; grandchild Kristina (Carl Jr.) Jonas; great, great grandchildren Johnathan, Jacob (Carlie), Carl III, Ryan (Deanna); great, great,...

Sep 25, 2023

William Voss, 86, of Circleville passed away on September 25, 2023.  He was born on May 13, 1937 in Logan County, Ohio to Howard and Mary (McGowan) Voss.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Kevin Voss.  William is survived by his wife whom he married on October 7, 1956 Janice (O’Connor) Voss;...

Sep 23, 2023

Thomas Parmer, 73, of Circleville passed away on September 23, 2023.  He was born on July 12, 1950 in Circleville tot Roy and Betty (Thompson) Parmer.  Thomas was in Army National Guards for 6 years, was an auctioneer for 40 years and was an avid Reds fan.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Thomas is survived by...

Sep 22, 2023

Beverly Ann Halliburton, 82, of Circleville, passed away September 22,2023. She was born January 25, 1941 in Nashville, Tennessee to Horace and Robbie (Bates) Halliburton. Beverly enjoyed going to church, worshiping God and listening to gospel music. She still considered Grace Church of the Nazarene in Nashville, TN her church. For the past 13 years Beverly was a resident...

Sep 21, 2023

Gaylord Otterbacher, 92, of Stoutsville passed away on September 21, 2023.  He was born on June 19, 1931 in Valley City, Ohio to Rupert and Grace (Shore) Otterbacher.  As a man who lived a full life he also carried a huge heart for his family and friends.  He was generous to a fault for anyone and everyone and always...

Sep 21, 2023

John R. Lake Jr., 77, died Thursday, September 21, 2023.  He was born in Circleville, Ohio on August 18, 1946 to John R. and Anna Belle (Carle) Lake.  He graduated from Bishop Flaget High School in 1965 and attended Franklin University.  He was a plastics engineer for many years at USS Chemicals, Pittsburg, PA, Premix-Lancaster, Circle Plastics, Circleville and...

Sep 20, 2023

Shirley Walters, age 83, passed away peacefully September 20, 2023 at Adena medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born January 21, 1940 in South Shore, Kentucky to the late Flora and Virgil Winters.

Shirley was a retired hairdresser and most recently resided in Circleville, Ohio. She is survived by her son, Kenny Howell( Jacqui), son-in-law...

Sep 20, 2023

On Wednesday Evening, September 20, 2023 Linda Lou (McNichols) Fast began her work tending Jesus’ garden in paradise.  A woman who could grow nearly every fruit and vegetable, her faith was bigger than her garden.  Her life was beautifully ordinary and yet her death was extraordinarily holy.

If Linda wasn’t planting flowers or canning green beans she...

Sep 20, 2023

Dawn Engle, 64, of Circleville passed away on September 20, 2023.  She was born on June 13, 1959 in Columbus to Willard and Wanetta (Tatman) Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings Diane Barker, Ronald Smith and Connie Lagore.  Dawn is survived by her husband Robert Engle; children Keith (Benjamin) Palmer, Jamie (Jason)...

Sep 16, 2023

Brandon Bush, 34, of Williamsport passed away on September 16, 2023.  He was born on January 31, 1989 in Columbus to James and Lori (Bush) Jenkins.   He was preceded in death by grandparents Perry and Jeanie Jenkins, Barbara VanGundy and Linda Bush and by his step-father Jack Boggs.  Brandon is survived by his parents; fiancée Savannah Thomas, children Elijah,...

Sep 16, 2023

Robert V. Clendenen, D.D.S. age 100, of Bella Vista, AR died September 16, 2023.  He was born August 23, 1923 in Columbus, OH to the late Opal and Rev. Carl B. Clendenen.  He graduated from Logan Senior High, in Logan, OH in 1940.  He served his country by joining the Navy on Navy Day 1942.  He received battle stars...

Sep 13, 2023

Thomas Dean Cook of Circleville, OH, born May 1, 1984, passed away on Wednesday September, 13, 2023.  Thomas is survived by his significant other Carrie Monk of Circleville, his parents Edward D. and Theresa Cook of Nelsonville, sister Nikki Hennessy of Columbus, aunts, uncles and friends.  Tommy loved hunting and the outdoors from an early age.  He loved hanging...

Sep 13, 2023

Irma Strawser, 73, of Circleville passed away on September 13, 2023.  She was born on February 27, 1950 in El Paso, TX to Jesse and Carmen (Chavez) Rodriguez.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughter Barbara Phillips and numerous brothers and sisters.  Irma is survived by her husband Tom Strawser; children Anita and Tommy...

Sep 12, 2023

Donald E. Tigner, 75, of St. Augustine, FL, formally of Ashville and Columbus died on September 12, 2023 at Flagler Hospital Florida.  He was born on January 31, 1948 to Wilbur F. and Neva L. (Hensley) Tigner who preceded him in death along with his beloved dog, Maggie.  At a young age Don contracted polio and spent quite a...