Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jul 28, 2024

Patricia Lea (Jeffers) Ruff, 81, passed from this earth into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Pickaway Manor surrounded by family.  Pat was born on October 28, 1942, to Wallace and Alpha Mae Jeffers.  She graduated from Worthington High School.  She began working at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus where she met Luther Ruff, whom she...

Jul 27, 2024

David Lehman, 80, of South Bloomingville passed away on July 27, 2024.  He was born on December 20, 1943 in Laurelville to Flay and Gertie (Walton) Lehman.  David an Air Force Veteran enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, camping and his pets and was an avid archer and loved the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Basketball.  He was preceded in death...

Jul 26, 2024

James Edward Callihan, age 85, of Circleville, passed away at 5:12 am on Friday, July 26, 2024 in his home.  James was born on September 9, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Marjorie and Edward Callihan.  He graduated from Circleville High School in 1956 where he was a member of the marching band, varsity basketball and was an out-standing pitcher...

Jul 26, 2024

Cameron Sue Boggs, 75, of Circleville, died July 26th, 2024 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.

She was born June 8th, 1949 to George and Mary Johnson Porter of Circleville. She graduated from Circleville High School in 1967. She was a retired bus driver for Circleville City Schools and Head Start. She took great pride in her quilting...

Jul 26, 2024

Judy Murray, 82, of Circleville passed away on July 26, 2024.  She was born on April 17, 1942 in Columbus to Robert and Dorothy (Russel) Hettinger.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Albert Murray; daughters Joyce Wiggins and Pamela Murray and by grandson Eric.  Judy is survived by her children Don (Deanna)...

Jul 24, 2024

Clair Millard, 76, of Williamsport passed away on July 24, 2024.  He was born on August 16, 1947 in East Stroudsburg, PA to Clair and Helen (Symonies) Millard.  He had been a Special Agent with Homeland Security and was an Air Force Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Clair is survived by his wife Beverly (Smith)...

Jul 23, 2024

Frank Jones, 92, of Circleville passed away on July 23, 2024.  He was born on January 16, 1932 in Ewing, VA to Steve and Rosalee (Butterfield) Jones.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Beatrice (Thrift) Jones; daughter Betty Hunsucker; son David Jones; three grandchildren Chrissy Eads, Shaun Carney and David Jones Jr. ...

Jul 19, 2024

Flo Lockhart, 93, of Chillicothe passed away on July 18, 2024.  She was born on December 29, 1930 in Kentucky to Fines and Annie (Talbert) Rose.  In addition to her husband Charles Lockhart she is preceded in death by her son Dean Lockhart and sisters Mildred Mennypenny, Bernice Guy and Faye McGlocklin.  Flo is survived by her children Anna...

Jul 14, 2024

Shirley Jordan, 86, of Tucson, AZ passed away on July 14, 2024.  She was born on February 17, 1938 in Circleville to Delouse and Marvene (Ramey) Humphries.  Shirley loved shopping, yard sales, solitaire, Yahtzee, collecting dolls and loved being with her family.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Ray Jordan; children...

Jul 14, 2024

Mary Ann (Camp) Heeter, 88, of Circleville passed away July 14, 2024.  She was born on November 18, 1935 in Circleville to Willis and Stella (Conrad) Camp.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by children Arnold S. Heeter and Theresa L. Heeter and siblings Charles and William Camp.  Mary was a laborer for Winners Canning...

Jul 13, 2024

Mary Keller, 74, of Circleville passed away on July 13, 2024.  She was born on July 21, 1949 in Circleville to Melvin and Mary (Floyd) Detty.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by son Henry Detty; siblings Jaquline Stevens and Vernon Detty and by nephews Todd Stevens and Scott Bolin.  Mary is survived by her...

Jul 13, 2024

Lawrence Harold Sullenberger passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Berger

hospital, surrounded by family. He was born March 6, 1946, in Troy, Ohio, the eldest of seven

children of Samuel David and Doris Jean (Minnich) Sullenberger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Norman D. Sullenberger and Samuel...

Jul 10, 2024

Jeffrey Smith, 64, of Florida passed away on July 10, 2024.  He was born on June 15, 1960 in Circleville to Lawrence and Wilma (Adkins) Smith.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son Shawn Morrison; grandson Jason Hoop Jr. and by brothers Jeffrey Lawrence and Ernie Smith.  Jeffrey was an Army Veteran who loved...

Jul 10, 2024

Danny Binkley, 82, of Circleville passed away on July 10, 2024.  He was born on September 18, 1941 in Circleville to Robert and Eleanor (Starkey) Binkley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Sally Grabill.  Danny is survived by his wife Patricia (Miller) Binkley; children Patsy (Paul) Porter, Corinna (Randy) Swoyer, Suann (Dusty)...

Jul 9, 2024

George Richard “Bud” Hritz, 95, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024.  He was born October 8, 1928 in Lancaster, Ohio.  Bud graduated from Lancaster High School in 1947, where he played basketball and met his future wife, Ginnie, to whom he was married for 67 years.  Bud had a 44-year career with South Central Power Company.  He began...

Jul 6, 2024

Rose Young, 80, of Circleville passed away on July 6, 2024.  She was born on May 11, 1944 in Washington Court House to Harold and Amanda (Francis) Burris.  In addition to her father Harold Burris and mother Amanda Burris Dowden she is preceded in death by her first husband Paul Ramey and her second husband Robert Young; son Paul...

Jul 5, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Perry, 80, of Circleville passed away on July 5, 2024.  She was born on November 22, 1943 in Marion County to Thomas and Katheryn (Beverly) Fabian.  She retired as a Librarian  with Teays Valley and Scioto Valley Schools and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Jul 3, 2024

Victor Smathers, 89, of Hillsboro passed away on July 3, 2024.  He was born on August 5, 1934 in Buchtel, Ohio.  In addition to his wife Leona (Ramey) Smathers he was preceded in death by his children, Mike, Jan and Jeff, parents; brothers and sisters and granddaughter Lacy.  Victor is survived by his step children Stephanie (Paul) Banik of...

Jul 3, 2024

James Schlegler, 80, of South Bloomfield passed away on July 3, 2024.  He was born on September 8, 1943 in Circleville to Charles and Louise (Lundy) (McGeehan) Schlegler.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Marty Burr Wagner Schlegler; grandson Zackery Costlow and brother Robert Schlegler.  James is survived by his daughter Krista...

Jun 28, 2024

Howard (Steve)  Newell Stevenson, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 28, 2024.  He is survived by his wife, Sandy, and brothers Canon Beaumont (Richard) and Dick (Paulette) Stevenson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Howard N. Stevenson and brother David.  A memorial service will be conducted at St. Philips Episcopal Church...