Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Mar 7, 2023

Karen Lynn Wiget, 76, of Laurelville, passed away on March 7, 2023.  She was born on May 13, 1946 to Loring Hulse and Virginia Mae (Strawser) Karshner.  Karen retired from Nationwide Insurance and was a Giant Pumpkin Grower alongside Buddy Conley.  Karen graduated from Laurelville High School in 1964.  She started her career as a beautician, later working for...

Mar 6, 2023

Jane Elvessa (Spung) Webb, 70, of Circleville passed away on March 6, 2023.  She was born on November 24, 1952 in Circleville to Lloyd Everette and Roanne Eloise (Ketterman) Spung.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Jeremiah J. Webb,  brother Paul Spung and sisters and brothers-in-law Anita Maynard, Carl Webb, Mary Jarboe,...

Mar 5, 2023

Charles Nelson Garrabrant, 53, of Circleville, Ohio died March 5, 2023 at OSU Heart Center due to complications.  He was born December 14, 1969, the son of Robert and Betty (Newman) Garrabrant.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Ada Newman of Kentucky, Robert and Ruth Garrabrant of Ohio, his father Robert L. Garrabrant and his...

Mar 4, 2023

Tyler Linn Burns 65, of Brandon, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, of complications due to bladder cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Maynard Burns. He is survived by his mother, Helen Burns, wife, Dr. Merryl Koplo, daughter, Kristen Burns, brother, Tim (and Jenny) Burns, aunt and uncle Beverly and David Styers and many...

Mar 4, 2023

Rex D. Buller, DVM, known to many as “Doc”, graduated peacefully into heaven surrounded by family on Saturday, March 4, 2023.  Born on January 19, 1936, Rex was the oldest son of Harmon J. and Maxie (Carey) Buller of Fairmount, IN.  It was in that small town that the late Doc Carter sparked Rex’s love of veterinary medicine.  A...

Mar 3, 2023

Gary Knox, 76, of Circleville passed away on March 3, 2023. Gary was a USMC veteran.   He was born on September 16, 1946 in Columbus to Olus and Virginia (Allen) Knox.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Gary is survived by his wife Barbara (Yerian) Knox, daughter Heidi Bentz, grandchildren Sara and Seth, brother Michael (April) Knox,...

Mar 3, 2023

Jared Bogard “Bo” Porter, 23, of Circleville passed away on March 3, 2023.  He was born on January 22, 2000 during a snowstorm to Tom and Kris (Lewis) Porter.  He was full of passion for life and loved a spirited debate. Bo graduated from Circleville High School in 2018 where he played many sports with soccer being his favorite. ...

Feb 28, 2023

Ryan Alexander Mundy, 30, of Lancaster, passed away on February 27, 2023.  Ryan was born June 26, 1992.  He was a 2011 graduate from Amanda Clearcreek High School.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harold and Betty Mundy.  Ryan is survived by his loving mother Melissa Mundy, brother Hunter (Maggie) Ricketts, step father Doug Ricketts, father Mitch...

Feb 26, 2023

Isabelle “Dixie” Mason Ryckman Walker, a woman of extraordinary depth and warmth, passed away February 26th, 2023 peacefully in her sleep on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. Born in Ventura, California on March 28th, 1940, Dixie lived a life full of color, love, and kindness.

Dixie was a nurse, photographer, gardener, pianist, and most importantly, an extraordinary...

Feb 26, 2023

William “Bill” Coleman, 87, of Williamsport passed away on February 26, 2023.  He was born on June 20, 1935 in Wayne Township  to Ralph and Dorothy (Heeter) Coleman. Bill was a retired Lieutenant with Pickaway County Corrections.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Garnetta (Vance) Coleman, son William C. Coleman Jr. and...

Feb 26, 2023

Ruth Frances Smith Albright, 98, formerly of South Bloomingville, Ohio died peacefully Sunday, February 26, 2023, after a long life well-lived.  Ruth was born on November 17, 1924 to Shirley and Bertha (Truex) Smith in Hocking County, Ohio.  Ruth married Rolland M. “Johnny” Albright on February 10, 1945, in San Diego, California.  After Johnny was discharged from the Marine...

Feb 25, 2023

Pamela Renee Croston unexpectedly passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the age of 52. She was born December 18, 1970 in Circleville to Dorothy Martin (Daniels) and Kenny Martin.

Pam was known for her caring and loving personality. She held professions as a barber and a nurse, which meant her persona affected many individuals....

Feb 24, 2023

Alva J. Keeton, 85, of Circleville, passed away on February 24, 2023 at OSU Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 24, 1938 in Kingston, Ohio, the son of Emery and Ina (Jarrell) Keeton.  Preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 34 years, JoAnn (Holland) Keeton, on July 14, 1994, also preceded...

Feb 23, 2023

Donna Dollison, 56, of Lancaster passed away on February 23, 2023.  She was born on August 6, 1966 in Circleville to Donald and Shirley (Smith) Dollison.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Lisa Dollison.  Donna is survived by her beloved dog Duke Doodle, sister Dawn (Richard Hartshorn), brother Daniel (Lisa) Dollison and...

Feb 23, 2023

Granville M. “Mike” Cox, 89, of Stoutsville passed away on February 23, 2023.  He was born on October 6, 1933 in Chillicothe to Ernest and Gladys (McCartney) Cox.  He was an Army Veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley (Sheppard) Cox and siblings Ernest Cox, Carlene Arledge, Ada Speakman, Robert Cox,...

Feb 21, 2023

Roger McComis, 80, of Laurelville passed away at home from an extended illness on February 21, 2023.  He was born on September 26, 1942 in Chillicothe to Huey and Ruby (Coon) McComis.  He retired from Woodland Industries.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter Cheryl McComis, siblings Eddie, Carson, Millard, Butch, Ruth, Laura...

Feb 20, 2023

Shirley A. Wickline, age 81, of Circleville passed on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster.  She was born November 30, 1941, in Jackson, OH and was the daughter of the late Orin Lloyd and Mabel Leona Hoover Bircher.  She was a resident of Circleville and a 1959 graduate of Circleville High School.  She was formerly employed...

Feb 19, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Elijah Seckman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 19, 2023

George Myers, 83, of Circleville passed away on February 19, 2023.  He was born on November 5, 1939 in Pickaway County to Chester Benton and Vesta Viola (Pancake) Myers.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother David Myers.  He was a 1957 graduate of Williamsport High School, owned Myers Barber Shop for 12...

Feb 18, 2023

Norma Rich, 97, of Circleville passed away on February 18, 2023.  She was born on August 14, 1925 in Ringgold to Arthur and Nora (Mettler) Brown.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Rich, daughter Linda Rich and brothers James and Ralph Brown.  Norma is survived by her children Geraldine McManus, Sandy...