Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Sep 20, 2021

Billy E Routte 78 of Laurelville passed away September 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1943 to Wallace and Leona (Smith) Routte. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Sarajane Kyle. Billy is survived by his wife Mary of 57 years, two daughters Teresa Bircher, Andrea Karr, grandchildren Tony...

Sep 19, 2021

Ruth Crosswhite, 73, of Circleville passed away on September 19, 2021.  She was born on December 22, 1947 in Circleville to Wendell and Mindora (Smith) Harris.  She had worked for GE for 37 years.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Eleanor, Emma Jean and Carolyn.  Ruth is survived by her daughter Wendy...

Sep 18, 2021

Technical Sergeant Ian M. Gates age 39 passed away unexpectedly while stationed at Warner Robbins AFB, Georgia. He was born March 29, 1982 in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Roscoe W. Gates and Bette J. Gates and maternal grandparents David K. Edgington and Patricia Edgington.

He is survived by his...

Sep 18, 2021

Eugene Hunt, 88, of Circleville passed away on September 18, 2021.  He was born on August 15, 1933 in Circleville to John and Vernice (Amann) Hunt.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sharon and siblings Dick and Fred Hunt, Diane Ramey, Carol Fowler and by son-in-law Tom England.  Eugene a Korea Army...

Sep 17, 2021

Ellen Poling, 80, of Circleville passed away on September 17, 2021.  She was born on July 14, 1941 in Ross County to Charles and Edna (Stevenson) Davis.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Poling, son Jerry Poling, siblings Carol Lewis, Sonny Davis, Linda Brown, Pat Myers and Dale Davis.  Ellen is...

Sep 15, 2021

Sherrie D. Hupp, 64, of Ashville passed away on September 15, 2021.  She was born on September 28, 1956 in Chillicothe to Paul and June (Stumbo) Gray.  In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a brother Randy Gray.  Sherrie was a member of Heritage Nazarene Church.  She is survived by her mother, June Gray, husband...

Sep 12, 2021

Helen Joseph Coy Valentine, 76, of Circleville passed away on September 12, 2021.  She was born on December 26, 1944 in London to John and Stella ( Smith) Joseph.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Valentine, 6 brothers and 4 sisters.  Helen is survived by her children Mike and Joseph Coy...

Sep 10, 2021

David Howell, 60, of Tennessee passed away on September 10, 2021 in Tennessee.  He was born on June 16, 1961 in Marion, Indiana to Jim and Shirley (Altherr) Howell.  He was an Army Veteran and driver for YRC.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Julie Pence.  David is survived by his wife...

Sep 9, 2021

Barbara Alexander, 84, of Venice, Florida passed away on September 9, 2021 in Florida.  She was born on February 3, 1937 in Charleston, WV to Junies and Reba (McCormack) Harris.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Loren Alexander.  Barbara is survived by her daughter Elaine (Jerry) Jenkins, three granddaughters Brenna...

Sep 9, 2021

Norman L Hart, 80 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with his lord the savior on Thursday, Sept 9th 2021. He was born April 10, 1941 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of Willis and Ruth (Giles) Hart. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years Mary Hart, and grandson Brandon Hart. Norman is survived...

Sep 8, 2021

Evelyn Hill, 96, of Circleville passed away on September 8, 2021.  She was born on June 5, 1925 in Jackson, Ohio to Wilbur and Gladys (Smith) Walker.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Chester Hill, children Chester and George Hill and sister Sarah Wyatt.  She was the eldest mother of the Second...

Sep 5, 2021

Betty Catherine Fausnaugh, 87, of Circleville, passed away on Sunday September 5, 2021.  She was born on November 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Charles R. and Edith (West) Ramey.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Fausnaugh, Sr., son, James B. Fausnaugh; grandson, Craig A. Fausnaugh, Jr.., brothers, George...

Sep 4, 2021

Bradley A. Bowling, 38, of Williamsport, passed away on September 4, 2021 at Berger ER.  He was born on September 18, 1982 in Chillicothe, the son of Kim and Cheryl (Speakman) Bowling.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ronald and Naomi Speakman.  He is survived by his parents; fiancee, Christina McCoy; daughter, Jesslynn Bowling; step-daughter, Mackenzie McCoy;...

Sep 4, 2021

Louella “Lou” Tomlinson-Craig, 80 passed away at her home on September 4th, 2021 after a long battle with heart failure.  Lou was born in Lego, West Virginia on October 30, 1940 to the late Hallie and Earl Barker.  Lou was 4th of 16 children.  She is preceded in death by her daughter Dorinda Beale, husbands, George Beale and Charles...

Sep 4, 2021

Mary L Sims, 90, of Circleville passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2021.  She was born October 7, 1930 to Chester and Bertha (Johnson) Combs.  She was a devoted woman who loved the Lord, her family and church. Mary and her husband was instrumental in starting 2 Church of Gods in Circleville.  She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 1, 2021

Charles “Arnold” Lahrmer went to be with the Lord September 1, 2021 at age of 88.  He passed peacefully at his home of 59 years in Ringgold surrounded by his family.  Arnold was the son of Ernest and Rosa (Strickland) Lahrmer.  He was the 6th of 13 children.  He grew up in Monroe Hollow, Oak Hill, Ohio.  He is...

Aug 30, 2021

Gregory Robert Hill, age 70, passed away after a 4 year struggle with heart failure on August 30, 2021.  He was born on September 25, 1950, in Grove City, Ohio, to his parents, Robert and Betty (Inlow) Hill.  Gregory was a graduate of Grove City High School.  He met the center of his world, Carrie Sue Smith, while ballroom...

Aug 28, 2021

Perry Reeves, 67, of Stoutsville passed away on August 28, 2021.  He was born in Chillicothe on April 19, 1954 to Keith and Nancy (Bailey) Reeves.  He is preceded in death by his wife Ronnelle (Leadingham) Reeves and by sister Karin Reeves.  Perry is survived by his parents, children Timothy (Suzan) Reeves and Amy (Eric) Whitmore, grandchildren Lane Reeves,...

Aug 27, 2021

Brandon Michel Eveland, 37, of Laurelville passed away on August 27, 2021.  He was born on September 8, 1983 in Columbus to Michel and Connie (Dollison) Eveland.  He was a 2002 graduate of Logan Elm High School and attended Capital University.  He loved the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Reds.  He was preceded in death by his...

Aug 27, 2021

Shirley Tennant, 74, of Ashville passed away on August 27, 2021.  She was born on May 17, 1947 in New Martinsville, WV. to Rancel and Geraldine (Kleinsmith) Tennant.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her long time significant other Anton Buzaki.  Shirley was a 1965 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio...