Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jun 11, 2019

Jacqueline Shelton Alvarez, 85, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home at the Wyngate Senior Community of Circleville.  She was born October 18, 1933 in West Virginia to Henry Bursey Shelton and Flavia Turley Shelton.  She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Huntington, WV, where she became a Registered Nurse and worked at St....

Jun 10, 2019

John “Buzz” Rhoads, Jr., 89, died peacefully after an extended illness the evening of Monday, June 10th, 2019. He leaves behind his loving wife of 14 years, Frankie; his brother Dr. Donald “Dick” Rhoads (Marge), nephew John (Daisy) Rhoads, niece Wendy (Richard) Weier of New Jersey and great-nephew Jake. He is also survived by his sister, Hilda Fay (Bootie)...

Jun 10, 2019

Robert Schoonover was not an ordinary man.  He was a survivor.  He was born and raised in Briartown.  He often told stories of his adventures and we listened each time as though it was the first time.  His stories will be missed.  He talked about getting in trouble at school for wearing heel plates and tipping over the neighbors...

Jun 10, 2019

Wilma Strous, 87, of Tarlton passed away on June 10, 2019.  She was born on May 22, 1932 in Hocking County to Herbert and Zola (Pontious) Flaningan.  Wilma was a long time member of St. Jacobs Lutheran Church and recently attended Heritage Nazarene Church.  She was an excellent seamstress, a champion baker including grand champion pie at the 100th...

Jun 5, 2019

Esther P. Martin, 71 of Circleville, died June 5, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on July 15, 1947 in Circleville, the daughter of Gilbert and Mary (Crowl) Shaffer.  She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Daniel Martin and brother, Dave Shaffer.  She is survived by her husband, Ronald Martin; children, Kim (Craig) Hutchinson, Debbie (Mark)...

Jun 3, 2019

Robert C. Sargent, 60, of Circleville, died unexpectedly June 3, 2019 in Columbus.  He was born Sept. 29, 1958 in Ashland KY, the son of James and Phyllis (Williams) Sergent.  Bob was a 1976 graduate of Logan Elm High School, owner of T A Express and an avid outdoorsman.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis in...

Jun 3, 2019

Ann Ramey, 70, of Circleville passed away on June 3, 2019.  She was born on February 25, 1949 in Chillicothe to George and Clara (Helsel) Posey.  Ann was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 34 years Richard.  She is survived by brothers Joe (Beverly) Posey and Todd (Ginia) Posey all from Greenfield, step children...

Jun 2, 2019

For 93 years, Ralph W. Ankrom was born, grew up, raised his family, and worked in the south end of Circleville until his passing with family by his side on June 2nd, 2019. John B. and Emma (McCollister) Ankrom had their fourth son on November 20, 1925, joining brothers Dale, Harold, and Allen. He chased down Rosemary Hildenbrand, his...

Jun 1, 2019

Dennis Paul Lester, 79, of Circleville passed away at his home with family and wife on June 1, 2019.  Dennis was born in Eccles, West Virginia, July 4, 1939 to the late Ray and Fay (Robertson) Lester.  Dennis is preceded in death by daughter Denise, sister Judy, brothers Bobby and Basil.  Dennis is survived by his wife of 59...

May 30, 2019

In Loving memory of Lisa Jane Blanton Griffey, 53, of Columbus, a loving wife, loving sister, loving mother of 3 sons and a loving grandmother of 2 grandchildren passed away on May 30, 2019.  She was born on June 28, 1965 in Columbus.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the Wellman...

May 30, 2019

Marian Merritt Poplin Zwayer passed away peacefully at home May 30th 2019 at the age of 86. Marian was born March 13, 1933 to Abie Bartow and Ada Merritt Poplin in Columbia, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by sister Marie, brothers Henry, Louis and Bart, and husband George.  She is survived by sister Ada, sons Mark (Cindi)...

May 29, 2019

Doris Yamarick, age 91 of Circleville, Ohio passed on 5/29/19. She was born in East Orange, NJ and preceded in death by her husband, Wally of 44 years, her parents, Adolf and Fanny Schanzenbach, and her brother, Werner.

She is survived by her two sons. The oldest, Kenneth (Jane) of Moulton, Texas; Jane’s daughter Ellen...

May 28, 2019

Mary Kline Hoffman, of Wayne Township, died May 28, 2019, at Berger Hospital. She was born August 19, 1926, the daughter of David E. and Stella Murphy Kline in North Union Township, Ross County. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William A. "Bill" Hoffman Jr., who died in 2017; and by siblings, George Kline,...

May 28, 2019

Dallas “Tex” Elliott Jr., age 89, after bravely battling a horrible, depilating disease of dementia, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2019 in the presence of his wife and daughter.  Dallas was born in Circleville, Ohio to his parents Dallas and Dorothy (Morshauser) Elliott on February 15, 1930.  He has lived in the Circleville Community most...

May 27, 2019

Donna Jean Roy, age 68, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer.  She was in Maryland surrounded by family and loved ones.  Preceded in death by her parents Katie and Forrest Phillips, daughter Angela Joyce, husband David Roy and brother Danny Phillips.  Donna was a strong, giving, unselfish and loving mother, grandmother,...

May 27, 2019

Patty Ebert, 73, of Adelphi passed away on May 27, 2019.  She was born on May 24, 1946 in Adelphi to Ray and Marcella (Hettinger) Thatcher.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Max Ebert, brother Clyde Thatcher, sister-in-law Karen Thatcher and by 1st cousins Connie and Jeanie Hart.  Patty is survived by...

May 27, 2019

Doyle Kiser, 66, of Circleville, passed away May 27, 2019 at his residence.  He was born January 10, 1953 in Circleville the son of Jeff and Grace (Haney) Kiser.  Doyle retired from Pitney Bowes in 2009 and after that he enjoyed being a handyman doing many different jobs.  He was a Past Exalted Ruler and...

May 26, 2019

On Sunday May 26, 2019, Arthur “Wild Bill” W. Francis Jr. left this earth to be with his parents Arthur and Rosemary Francis. With a heavy heart he left behind his brother; James E Francis, sister in law; LuAnn Francis, and sister; Betty A Herron. He also brought together and left behind his children, Kreena L Imler, Sherrie A...

May 24, 2019

David F. Tait, 73, of Stoutsville passed away on May 24, 2019.  He was born on April 4, 1946 in Columbus to Bernard and Ada (Hageman) Tait.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Bernice Riffle.  David is survived by his wife Patricia (Rittinger) Tait and his children David...

May 23, 2019

Roger Fredrick Egan passed on to join his Lord and Savior on May 23, 2019.  Roger was born in Hocking County on March 30, 1936 to Laverne (Karshner) and Fredrick Egan who predeceased him.  Roger married his high school sweetheart Joyce (Hinton) Egan on June 23, 1955 and had 40 very happy years before she passed away from brain...