Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

May 10, 2022

Cody Stephen McKibben, 31, of Circleville passed away on May 10, 2022.  He was born on December 16, 1990 in Columbus to Joseph McKibben and Tina Davis Allen.  Cody is survived by his children Alayna, Cambri and Cameron, his father Joseph (Debbie Gray) McKibben, his mother Tina (Tim) Allen, grandparents Betty Hopkins and Karen McKibben,  his girlfriend Jessica Hamilton,...

May 8, 2022

David Carney, 65, of Laurelville passed away on May 8, 2022.  He was born on November 26, 1956 in Chillicothe to Stillman “Monk” and Rosemary (Ackley) VanSickle.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a nephew Shaun Carney.  He was a carpenter and belonged to Ohio Carpenter Union Local 200.  He was an outdoorsman and...

May 5, 2022

Freda (Holbrook) Lindsey went home to be with her Lord on May 5, 2022 after battling many health issues over the past few months.  Freda was born in Hillsboro on October 25, 1936 to Harry and Vessie Holbrook; she was the ninth of ten children.  Freda graduated from Jackson High School in 1955, and married Carl Lindsey in 1956. ...

Apr 29, 2022

Dolores Darlene Darst went home on April 29, 2022; she was truly an exceptional woman.  As many of our friends can attest, she was an outstanding cook.  She played 6 instruments at a high level and sang beautifully.  She was a part of the generation who broke the glass ceiling by becoming an HR Director at a local hospital...

Apr 27, 2022

Robert VanGundy, 59, of Circleville passed away on April 27, 2022.  He was born on February 27, 1963 in Columbus to John and Esther (Hedges) Vangundy. Rob was a lifelong member of the Pickaway County Koon Hunters Club, an avid fisherman and he loved to hunt.  He enjoyed volunteering at the Adelphi Food Pantry and helping others.  He was...

Apr 26, 2022

Jerry E. “Jake” Greiner, age 78, family patriarch, passed away on April 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family after battling cancer for 3 years.  He was born in Circleville on October 12, 1943 to Lyell and Mary (Thomas) Greiner.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Gladys Ison and Mary Virginia Davis...

Apr 25, 2022

Jean Herron, 94, of Circleville passed away on April 25, 2022.  She was born on October 3, 1927 in Whisler, Ohio to George and Ara (Huston) Herron.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.  Jean is survived by her children Patty (Dean) Whitten, Robert (Connie) Kerns and Kelly (Mike) Amann,...

Apr 24, 2022

Jerry Lee Newman, 61, of Laurelville passed away on April 24, 2022.  He was born on October 22, 1960 in Chillicothe to Leonard and Geneva (Ross) Newman.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Jerry is survived by his mother Geneva Newman, children Jara McKnight, Jessica Burgess, grandchildren Jerrica Jade McKnight, Braxton Burgess and by brother Jeff Diehl. ...

Apr 22, 2022

Kandy Lou Davis, 66, of South Bloomingville passed away on April 22, 2022.  She was born on September 29, 1955 in Circleville to Richard and Bette (Helwagen) Koch.   She was preceded in death by her parents.  Kandy is survived by her husband Paul Davis, her children Jacob Davis, Paul R. “PR” Davis, Heath Davis and by sister Laura Koch. ...

Apr 19, 2022

Rev. Arthur Milton Fournier, 76, of Circleville passed away on April 19, 2022.  He was born on April 23, 1945 in Marianna, Florida to Rev. Howard and Josephine (Johnson) Fournier.  Rev. Fournier was a Marine Veteran.  Arthur served as a Faithful servant and Pastor of Under His Wings Christian Fellowship for 33 years.  In addition to his parents he...

Apr 19, 2022

A precious soul, Vicky Ann Allman, 71, passed away on April 19, 2022, with her family by her side in Aiken, South Carolina. Mrs. Allman was born in Portsmouth, Ohio in 1950 and was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School. Mrs. Allman was an entrepreneur who was known for her creativity and devoted her life to her children and...

Apr 18, 2022

Kenneth Dwight Bensonhaver, born October 18, 1936 in Circleville, Ohio. He was surrounded by his loving family throughout his lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Goldie, brothers Bobby, Ronnie, Jimmy and Frank, sisters Janet, Rosalie, Sandy, Patty, Thelma, Georgie. Sister Ruth survives.

Kenneth married the love of his life, Georgianna Fowler,...

Apr 18, 2022

Ruth Mettler, 80, of Circleville passed away on April 18, 2022.  She was born on January 20, 1942 in Circleville to Leroy and Helen (Giffin) Sowers.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Angela Downing, siblings Dick Sowers, Cora Fields and sister-in-law Emmie Sowers. Ruth is survived by her husband Gerald “Jerry” Mettler,...

Apr 17, 2022

Diane Smith, 64, of Circleville passed away on April 17, 2022.  She was born on June 20, 1957 in Columbus to Donald and Carolyn (Woods) Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Debbie Smith.  Diane is survived by her children Dee (Tim) Forrest, Donnie Smith, grandchildren Lexi, Gracie, Cole, Noah, Brandon, Mackenzie,...

Apr 17, 2022

Gertrude Kempton, 96, of Laurelville passed away on April 17, 2022.  She was born on August 21, 1925 in Hocking County to Levi and Mildred (Yantes) Bigham.  Gertrude was a member of Laurel Hills UMC, Pumpkin Wings, Lancaster Old Car Club and Roundtown Roamers.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Orville Kempton...

Apr 16, 2022

Peggy LeCompte, 58, of Circleville passed away on April 16, 2022.  She was born on August 13, 1963 in Columbus to Orville and Evelyn (McNaughton) Walker.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers Dennis and Tom Walker.  Peggy is survived by her siblings Danny McNaughton, Kathy Weber, Ruth Perkins, Larry Walker, Tim Walker, Greg...

Apr 14, 2022

James Keith Beglin, Sr., passed away April 14, 2022 at his residence.  He was born July 23, 1941 in Laurelville the son of Albert and Pauline (Karshner) Beglin.  He was a lifelong farmer, retired from E.I. Dupont in 1996, was a member of Farm Bureau and NRA.  Keith enjoyed his guns, hunting, going to auctions and Golden Corral.  He...

Apr 12, 2022

Violet Jarvis, 92, of Circleville passed away on April 12, 2022.  She was born in Hocking County on April 7, 1930 to Marshall and Eloise (Poling) Downs Sr.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Jarvis, children Carmelita Sue Potts and Bruce A. Cupp Sr., one grandchild and sisters Peggy Swackhammer, Gloria...

Apr 12, 2022

Mary E. Lane, 99, of Circleville passed away on April 12, 2022.  She was born on December 25, 1922 in Pickaway County to Ray and Carrie (Fretwell) McCann.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Lane and siblings Ruth Stone, Raymond McCann and Jenny Martin.  Mary is survived by her children Nancy...

Apr 12, 2022

Phillip Walker Dingus, 71, of Circleville passed away on April 12, 2022.  He was born on August 24, 1950 in London, Ohio to Charles and Lou Ann (Caudill) Dingus.  He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and graduated from Teays Valley High School.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by daughter Kimberly Dingus, grandchildren Mark Anthony...