Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Sep 20, 2022

Judith Ann McDonald, 82, of Laurelville passed away on September 20, 2022.  She was born on December 9, 1939 in Columbus to Emerson and Marjorie (Funk) Mays.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jack R. McDonald and a daughter Cynthia Ann Nye.  Judith is survived by children Paul D. (Diane) Sikorski, Jr.,...

Sep 17, 2022

Linda Lou (Funk) Smith, 80, of Circleville died on September 17, 2022, surrounded by family at home.  She was born on November 16, 1941 in New Holland, Ohio to Worley M. and Bessie Forsythe Funk.  Linda worked for General Electric in Circleville for 29 years.  She is preceded in death by her parents, 6 brother, 5 sister and her...

Sep 17, 2022

Linda Thornton, 65, of Laurelville passed away on September 17, 2022.  She was born on September 18, 1956 in Columbus to John and Leona (Cowan) Rogers.  Linda enjoyed karaoke and spending time with all the children in the family.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Sue Thompson.  Linda is survived by her...

Sep 16, 2022

Mildred Hartshorn, 94, of Laurelville passed away on September 16, 2022.  She was born on April 21, 1928 in Hocking County to Lemuel and Nina (Hart) McNichols.  She retired from General Electric.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her step mom Ida Mae McNichols, her husband   Everett Hartshorn, children Lloyd Hartshorn, Sandra Harr, Jayne...

Sep 15, 2022

Henry Steinhauser Jr., 72, of Stoutsville passed away on September 15, 2022.  He was born on July 10, 1950 in Columbus to Henry and Emma (Delgarn) Steinhauser Sr.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and best friend Howard Dickess and by sisters Claudia and Caro.  Henry is survived by his wife Debra...

Sep 7, 2022

Lewis Gerald Metzler, also known by his friends and family as Jerry (Dad and Papa), passed away on September 7th, 2022 in Circleville, Ohio.  Jerry was born on August 12, 1931 in Blanchester, Ohio, to the Reverend Lewis Spurgeon and Mabel (Marshall) Metzler.  As the son of a Preacher, Jerry had the opportunity to be exposed to the Christian...

Sep 7, 2022

Harry C. Shull Jr., 89, of Circleville passed away on September 7, 2022.  He was born on January 8, 1933 in Huntington, WV to Harry C. and Ella (Johnson) Shull Sr.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Daisy (Boyd) Shull, children Louella Riffle, Mary Ann Stevens, infant great grandson...

Sep 5, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Reba K. Mosley, age 89, of Jackson, Ohio on Monday, September 5, 2022. She was born June 1, 1933, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Everyone who knew Reba knew she loved children, going to yard sales, spending time with her family and, of course, her love for Conway Twitty....

Sep 5, 2022

Megan R. Courson, 29, of Circleville passed away on September 5, 2022.  She was born on March 3, 1993 in Chillicothe to Wayne and Kimberly (Hunt) Courson.  She was preceded in death by her father.  Megan is survived by her mother Kimberly Rhoades, son Aiden Holleran, fiancé Eddie Howard, sister Amy (Eric) Hoover, brother Bryan Carpenter, grandmother Patty Surratt...

Sep 5, 2022

Juanita June Sizemore, 90, of Circleville passed away on September 5, 2022.  She was born on February 18, 1932 in Pickaway County to Charles and Minnie (Gillian) Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Sizemore, son Harold Adams, daughter Ruth Davis, son-in-law Orla “Curly” Uhrick, siblings Virginia Brown, Robert and...

Sep 5, 2022

Patricia L. Beck, 86, of Circleville passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022.  She was born on March 4, 1936 in Wheeling, West Virginia to James and Wilma (Howard) Murray.  Pat retired after 24 years of teaching 3rd grade at Nicholas Drive Elementary School.  Teaching was her passion and she loved watching her students grow up.  She attended West...

Sep 3, 2022

Mary “Jane” Seymour, of Circleville, passed away September 3, 2022. Jane was born August 8, 1922 to deceased parents William and Lillian Rizer of Adelphi.  She was married 49 years to her deceased husband Merl Seymour who passed away in 1992.  Jane is survived by her children Judy Leming, Sharon (Ronnie) Harper and David Seymour, grandchildren Mike, Brian Speakman,...

Sep 2, 2022

Larry Junior Bond, 64, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Riverside Hospital surrounded by loving family.  He was born on January 14, 1958 in Circleville to Lawrence and Pauline (Starkey) Bond. Larry graduated from Circleville High School in 1976.  He was employed by Circleville General Electric Lamp Plant for 45 years where he made...

Aug 31, 2022

Sandra Kay Smith, 77, of Circleville passed away on August 31, 2022.  She was born on August 2, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to Luther and Helen (Weethee) Speakman.  She retired with 30 plus years from GE Lamp Plant, Circleville She was a transportation driver for 10 plus years for PICCA.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Aug 30, 2022

Shelby Albert Fraley II, 88, of Circleville passed away on August 30, 2022.  He was born on May 28, 1934 in Kanawha County, West Virginia to Shelby and Maude (Ratcliffe) Fraley.  He belonged to Pickaway Lodge #23 F&AM, Shrine of Columbus and Amvets #2256, was a Veteran of the US Army and was retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in...

Aug 30, 2022

Shirley Price, 87, of Circleville passed away on August 30, 2022.  She was born on February 22, 1935 in Circleville to William and Cora (Arledge) Essick.  She had worked at GE for 30 plus years.  Shirley was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, was a 20 plus year volunteer for Berger Hospital and enjoyed...

Aug 23, 2022

Mary Doddroe, 82, of Circleville passed away on August 23, 2022.  She was born on August 8, 1940 in Columbus to James and Helen (Armentrout) Emerine.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Russell Doddroe, grandchild Carrie and by two brothers Jim and Milt Emerine.  Mary is survived by her children Earl and...

Aug 23, 2022

Daniel E. Conkel passed away at home surrounded by his family on August 23, 2022 and entered the joys of heaven following a lengthy illness.  Dan was born on October 24, 1945, in Alma, Ohio to the late Delbert and Ruth (Smith) Conkel.  A Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio, Dan was the main mechanical systems engineer...

Aug 21, 2022

Mary Ruth Thomas, at the age of 82 went home to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, August 21, 2022. She was born April 16, 1940. She is the daughter of Walter Earl and Lillian Roberta (Starkey) Cottrell. She is survived by her four sons:  David (Sherry) Thomas of Finksburg, MD, Jonathan (Tina Mae) Thomas of Bowling Green, KY,...

Aug 21, 2022

Lee Berkey, 82, of Stoutsville passed away on August 21, 2022.  He was born on May 10, 1941 in Nova, Ohio to Paul and Anna (Motter) Berkey.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn (Moles) Berkey and brother James Berkey.  Lee an Air Force Veteran is survived by his children Kimberly Berkey,...