Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Feb 19, 2022

Roger H. Barnhart, 67, of Circleville passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 following a brief illness.  He was born September 19, 1954 in Chillicothe, Ohio.  He was the son of the late Robert H. Barnhart Sr. and Virginia (Welch) Barnhart.  Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Melissa (Schein) Barnhart, son Travis Barnhart, Allison (Snyder) Barnhart, granddaughters, Laila...

Feb 16, 2022

Kevin Keith Junior Ogg, 36, of Circleville passed away on February 16, 2022.  He was born on March 27, 1985 in Ft. Stewart, Georgia to Kevin and Cheryl (Farmer) Ogg.  In addition to his parents he is survived by siblings Melissa (Frederick) Potter, Timothy (Ashley) Ogg and Marilyn Ogg and by several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be...

Feb 15, 2022

Dorothy Marie Styers, 90, of Circleville, passed away February 15 after a short stay at Embassy of Logan Care Center in Logan, OH. She was born September 07, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of J. William and Nellie (Cashel) Gilbert. She was a 1949 graduate of Hillsdale High School (Michigan) and attended Olivet Nazarene University. She served faithfully...

Feb 13, 2022

JUSTIN CHARLES SPEAKMAN, SON OF STONEY AND LORI (WARD)SPEAKMAN WAS BORN JULY 11, 1986.  HE WAS A HUMOROUS AND LOVING SON, BROTHER, UNCLE AND A FRIEND TO MANY.  HE GRADUATED FROM LOGAN ELM HIGH SCHOOL IN 2004. AFTER GRADUATION, JUSTIN SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY AS A NUCLEAR ENGINEER.  HE COMPLETED HIS MACHINIST MATE III AND NUCLEAR POWER...

Feb 12, 2022

Betty Sue Dawson Rife, 80, of Circleville, Ohio, went to her eternal home on February 12, 2022.  She was born on January 23, 1942, in Clear Fork, WV to Chester and Louise (Smith) Dawson.

She was the beloved and cherished wife of the late William “Hank” Rife.  Their marriage was a beautiful example of how...

Feb 11, 2022

Goldie White, 90, of Circleville passed away on February 11, 2022.  She was born on February 2, 1932 in Ross County to Herbert and Lena (Hollis) Topping.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth White and brother Jim Topping.  Goldie is survived by her daughter Vicki Ann White.  A graveside service will...

Feb 9, 2022

Deborah S. Beck, 64, of Circleville passed away on February 9, 2022.  She was born on November 4, 1957 in Lewis Center to James and Bonnie (Russell) Milligan.  Deborah loved her dog Loki, yellow roses, lots of coffee and gave all of herself to her grand babies.  She was also a wonderful aunt to all her nephews.  In addition...

Feb 9, 2022

Christopher Chancey, 55, of Circleville passed away on February 9, 2022.  He was born on August 26, 1966 in Columbus to Clyde and Velma (White) Chancey.  He was an avid mechanic and Buckeye Fan.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Christopher is survived by his mother Velma Chancey, his wife Kathy Jo (Yates) Chancey, children Sara (Christopher)...

Feb 9, 2022

Genieve “Jan” Moore, 74, of Circleville passed away on February 9, 2022.  She was born on February 2, 1948 in Perry County to Ralph and Lucy (Giffin) Dollison.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by children Ronald Davis and Ginger Kress and brother Ronald Dollison.  Jan is survived by her husband Daniel Moore, grandchildren Angelica...

Feb 9, 2022

Jarod T. Noble, 18, of Circleville, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2022 as the result of a car accident.

Born February 13, 2003 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Rick and Lisa (Ault) Noble, Jarod was preceded in death by Grandfather Harold Ault; aunts Cheri Ellars and Terri Yerian; and cousin Phillip Graves.

He is survived...

Feb 8, 2022

Richard Eugene Sims, 80, of Circleville passed away on February 8, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones and friends.  He was born on February 17, 1941 in Gallia County to Richard and Alberta (Mosier) Sims.  He had been owner and operator of Sims Trucking and M&S Ceramics.  Gene graduated from high school in Kingston where he excelled in all...

Feb 7, 2022

Sheree McFadden, 51, of Richmondale passed away on February 7, 2022.  She was born on October 12, 1970 in Circleville to Henry Jr. and Joyce (Allen) Johnston.  She was an office manager for Jackson Transportation for 14 years.  In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a daughter Shiloh.  Sheree is survived by her husband Josh...

Feb 6, 2022

Herbert Hendrix, 89, of Circleville passed away on February 6, 2022.  He was born on September 26, 1932 in Hazy, WV to Herbert and Mona (Boggess) Hendrix. He was a 21 year Veteran of the Air Force.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Herbert was a Union Electrician, a proud Democrat, 1st generation bluegrass musician, loved playing...

Feb 6, 2022

James R. Shaffer Sr., 87, of Circleville passed away on February 6, 2022 at Berger Hospital.  He was born June 15, 1934 to Clarence and Ruth (Dean) Shaffer.  Jim was a farmer, worked in construction and carpentry.  He loved coon hunting, mushroom hunting, fishing, the outdoors and nature.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Feb 4, 2022

Emmalee Ann Hendricks, age 22 of Circleville OH, unexpectedly passed away on February 4th, 2022 due to seizure complications. Emmalee was survived by her father Larry (Kelly) Hendricks, her brother Mason (Grace) Rectenwald of Lancaster OH and sister Gentry Hendricks (Zachary Bliss) of Washington Court House OH, bonus siblings Hannah, Hunter and Hudson, her grandparents Larry and Polly Hendricks...

Feb 2, 2022

Gary L. Pairan, 80, of Circleville, passed away on February 2, 2022.  He was born May 11, 1941 in Ross Co. the son of Alton and Evelyn (Johns) Pairan.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edward and Jack Pairan and sister Sue Ann Neuman.  Gary was retired from the State of Ohio and City of Circleville...

Feb 1, 2022

Ronald L. Walker, 69, of New Holland passed away on February 1, 2022.  He was born on October 28, 1952 in Johnstown, PA to Lloyd and Pauline (Davis) Walker.  Ronald an Air Force Veteran was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lloyd “Skip” Walker.  He worked 36 years as an engineer. Ronald is survived by his wife...

Jan 26, 2022

Steven Andrew Paley, 33, of Columbus Passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2022.  The son of Philip and Christina (Davis) Paley, Steven graduated from TVHS in 2007.  After graduation, Steven proudly served in the Air Force.

Steven is survived by his fiancé, Meghann Moore and their daughter, River Tonsi Paley, his sister Stacy (Jesse) Gump,...

Jan 26, 2022

Thomas Shultheis, 72, of Circleville formerly of Centerville passed away on January 26, 2022.  He was born on July 9, 1949 in Dayton to Wilbur and Kathryn (McCarty) Shultheis.  Thomas was a member of Southminsted Presbyterian Church, Centerville. He was a third generation carpenter with Carl F. Shultheis and Son.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Jan 25, 2022

Ruth Flemming, 96, of Circleville passed away on January 25, 2022.  She was born on October 6, 1925 in Toledo to Stanley and Helen ((Hageman) Schultz.  She was a member of Heritage Nazarene Church, retired from ministry in Church of Nazarene for 35 years and led Womens Bible Study and was active in home visits.  In addition to her...