Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Apr 7, 2019

Ricky Elkins, 62 of Laurelville passed away on April 7, 2019.  He was born on February 8, 1957 in Circleville to Billy and Thelma (Riddle) Elkins.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by siblings Vicky, Billie, Millie and Jerry.  Ricky is survived by his mother, Thelma Elkins, brother Ronny Elkins, sisters June VanCuren and Diane...

Apr 5, 2019

Anthony Carey Bennett, age 62, lived graciously and courageously until the very end.  He passed away at The OSU James Cancer Center on April 5, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 13, 1957 to his parents, Hugh Bennett and Mary Kay Lawler in Columbus, Ohio.

Anthony was a caring man who...

Apr 4, 2019

Helen Davis, 73, of Circleville passed away on April 4, 2019.  She was born on June 15, 1945 in Washington C.H. to Camden and Garnet (Kerns) Shadley.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Davis Sr.  She is survived by her son William Davis, siblings Nancy Barnett, Bessie Posey, Garnet Shadley, Phyllis...

Apr 4, 2019

Ronald Dollison, 61 of Circleville passed away on April 4, 2019.  He was born on June 3, 1957 in Chillicothe to Ralph and Lucy (Giffin) Dollison.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Ronald is survived by his siblings Genieve (Dan) Moore, Linda Gisinger, Peggy Shaffer and Bob Dollison.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 9,...

Apr 1, 2019

John Cooper, 73, of Circleville passed away on April 1, 2019.  He was born on April 11, 1945 in West Virginia to Delbert and Janell (Kemplen) Cooper.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Wanda Griffin, Doris Davis and Edith Craze.  John is survived by his wife Christine (Warner) Cooper, children John (Krista) Cooper,...

Mar 31, 2019

Bob Shirey, 80, of Circleville passed away at home March 31, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was born July 30, 1938 in Circleville to Robert and Faye (Byers) Shirey.  He was retired from Columbus Grain Inspection of Circleville.  Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 44 years Carolyn, his son Douglas E. Shirey, grandson...

Mar 30, 2019

Ruth E. (Grubb) Rihl, 86, lifelong resident of Circleville, Ohio passed away Saturday the 30th of March at her home.  Born January 1, 1933 in Circleville, Ohio to John and Annabell Grubb.  Graduate of Circleville High School Class of 1951.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Circleville, Ohio, a former teachers aide for Circleville City Schools...

Mar 29, 2019

Rosemary Harsha, 95, of Circleville passed away on March 29, 2019.  She was born September 7, 1923 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio the only daughter of Martha (Von Blon) and Leo John Spellerberg.  She had four brothers:  John Philip, David Leo, Herman Robert, and Thomas Richard Spellerberg all of whom preceded her in death.   Graduating from Upper Sandusky High School...

Mar 28, 2019

Her favorite word was “Hello.” Her least favorite word was “Goodbye.”  Sophia Ruth Uland, age 86 and long-time resident of Circleville, Ohio, and Indiana said her final goodbye on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.   Sophia, better known as “Ruth,” was the seventh child born to Steve William and Sarah Ann (O’Brien) Morgan in Vincennes,...

Mar 28, 2019

Bre-Den Smith, 26, of Circleville passed away on March 28, 2019.  He was born on December 14, 1992 in Columbus to Danielle Jean Smith.  He was preceded in death by a brother Joshua Heath.  In addition to his mother he is survived by his a brother Dante-Matthew , grandparents Daniel H. and Karen J. Smith.  Funeral services will be...

Mar 28, 2019

Donald Clever, 79, of Kingston passed away on March 28, 2019.  He was born on August 31, 1939 in Hocking County to Richard and Margaret (Delong) Clever.  Donald was a Zane Trace School Board Member, active cattle farmer and looked forward to Ross County Fair each year.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Donald is...

Mar 27, 2019

Florine “Flo” Elswick, 83, of Ashville passed away on March 27, 2019.  She was born on January 12, 1936 in Williamson, WV to John and Lizzie (Hensley) Justice.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Florine is survived by her sons Ronald and Teresa of Amanda and Donald and Brenda of Lancaster Elswick, 6 grandchildren Donald...

Mar 27, 2019

Carol A. (Cleary) “Corky” Tarbill, 76, of Circleville passed away on March 27, 2019.  She was born on December 22, 1942 in Bronx, New York to John and Helen (Curry) Cleary. Carol married Michael S. Tarbill on August 18, 1963 in New York.  She started her nursing career in New York and moved to Circleville where she worked at...

Mar 24, 2019

Linda Burke, 68, of Chillicothe passed away on March 24, 2019.  She was born on June 20, 1950 in Pike County to Floburn and Dolly (Mitchell) Davis.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sister Betty Barnhart and brother Donald Davis and by special friend Larry Hart.  Linda is survived by her children Michael (Jaime)...

Mar 24, 2019

Sylvia Young, 76, of Circleville passed away on March 24, 2019.  She was born on January 15, 1943 in Pickaway County to Pearl and Mildred (Tigner) Speakman.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Young, daughter Joyce Davis, son Charles Davis, grandson Thurman Dillard Posey II, great grandson Cody Smith and dog...

Mar 22, 2019

Margaret Marie Wilkins, a lifelong resident of Circleville, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019 after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born on January 1st 1941 to John A. and India Wilkins. Margaret was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, aunt, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her granddaughter...

Mar 21, 2019

John Taylor, 56, of Circleville passed away on March 21, 2019.  He was born on October 20, 1962 in Columbus to Houston and Betty (Davis) Taylor.  John served 27 years in the US Army.  John was preceded in death by his father.  He was a member of Heritage Nazarene Church, was Vice President of Heritage Nazarene Mission Board and...

Mar 20, 2019

On December 20, 1933, Philip Manson was born to Cecil Charles and Ida Evelyn (Acord) Manson. Phil’s earthly life came to a close on March 20, 2019 at Pickaway Manor after a lengthy illness.  Phil joined the U.S. Navy on February 10, 1952 and served during the Korean War. He had the privilege of sailing aboard the...

Mar 18, 2019

Matthew Winnett, 55, of Londonderry passed away on March 18, 2019.  He was born on October 3, 1963 in Logan to James Louis and Mary (Stevens) Winnett.  He was a 1982 Vinton County High Graduate.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Timothy and Douglas Winnett.  Matthew is survived by his children Matthew...

Mar 18, 2019

Howard Dickess, 96, of Stoutsville passed away on March 18, 2019.  He was born on May 31, 1922 in Kitts Hill Ohio to Cecil and Chloe Dickess.  Howard was a WWII Navy Veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Janet (Brooks) Dickess and by son Keith Dickess.  Howard is survived by his...