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James Eisman
Jan 27, 2026
James Joseph Eisman, 78, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 27th surrounded by loved ones at home.
Jim was born on May 8, 1947, in Litchfield, Illinois, to Pearl and Joseph Eisman. He was raised in Mt. Clare, Illinois, and carried those small-town roots with him throughout his life. He earned a B.S. in Business from Eastern Illinois University...
Don McKinniss
Jan 27, 2026
Donald Rueben McKinniss, 92, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Born on December 6, 1933, in Wellston, Ohio, Don was the son of the late Ezra and Margaret (Austin) McKinniss. He was a 1951 graduate of Wellston High School and served in the US Army during the post-war occupation of Germany. He spent most of his...
Connie Davis
Jan 24, 2026
Connie Davis, 80, of Circleville went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2026. She was born on December 15, 1945 in Huntington, WV to Jack and Julia (Wheeler) Wellman. She was a member of Ohio Street Church of Christ in Christian Union. Connie never met a stranger. She was loved by all who knew her and treated every...
Betty Davis
Jan 23, 2026
BETTY JANE DAVIS, 86, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 at Copper Knoll Health and Rehabilitation in Washington Courthouse, Ohio. She was born on November 25, 1939, in Pike County, Kentucky, the daughter of John and Laura Fletcher and one of fourteen children.
Betty lived her life with a gentle spirit and a heart rooted deeply in...
Chelcey Lewis
Jan 23, 2026
Chelcey Lewis, 51, of Laurelville passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born on December 18, 1974 in Logan, Ohio to Michael and Sandra (McNichols) Daubenmire. Chelcey was a wonderful and loving mom and grandma. She loved reading, the beach and her favorite artist Post Malone. Her happiest moments of her life were with her grandkids. She was preceded...
Evelyn Pellum
Jan 20, 2026
Evelyn M. Pellum March 7, 1941 – January 20, 2026 Evelyn M. Pellum, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of January 20, 2026. Born on March 7, 1941, Evelyn lived a life marked by laughter & adventure. She was married to her beloved husband, George C. Pellum, for 57 years. Together, they built a life...
Mark England
Jan 18, 2026
Mark England, 71, of Circleville passed away on January 18, 2026. He was born on January 5, 1955 in Woodbury, NJ to Richard and Elsie (Landes) England. Graveside services will be held at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.
Peter Cherrington
Jan 17, 2026
Pete left this life and his battle with Parkinson’s Disease peacefully in his sleep at home with his family. Pete was born at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio but spent most of his life in Circleville. His parents were David Stanley and Ruth Irene Loney Cherrington. He was a 1961 graduate of Circleville High School. He spent most of his...
Gracie Nungester
Jan 14, 2026
Gracie J. Nungester (Seevers), age 82, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on February 5, 1943, in Ohio, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family and dedication to her work. Gracie married the love of her life, Robert Nungester Sr., on November 28, 1960. Their marriage spanned 58 years, a testament to...
Kenneth Barnes
Jan 13, 2026
Kenneth William Barnes born March 24, 1988 to Debra Pryce and Kenneth Trent Barnes. He was a loving father to Alexis and Mackenzie and stepfather to Atom and Akirah. He dedicated his life to his wife Amanda Barnes. He left behind his step father Jake Pryce and siblings Matthew Barnes, Jessica Helms, Isaac Helms, Trindi Barnes and best friend and...
James Davis
Jan 13, 2026
James Davis, 82, of Circleville passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1943 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio to Eldon and Helen (Smith) Davis. James, an Army Veteran retired as a registered nurse for the Veterans Administration. He was a grad of Murray State and did attend Israel Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a...
Charles Dale Gifford
Jan 12, 2026
Charles Dale Gifford, 94, of Circleville passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born on September 24, 1931 in Hamilton, Ohio to John and Mary (Otto) Gifford. Dale was an Army Veteran, worked for Dupont and was a farmer. Dale was a member of Community United Methodist Church and Circleville Lions Club. In addition to his parents he was...
Mary Nye
Jan 8, 2026
Mary Mroz Nye passed away on January 7, 2026 at Brown Memorial Home in Circleville, Ohio where she received more than 13 years of excellent care. Mary proudly served 2 years in the U.S. Navy. Her official navy blanket was one of her most prized possessions. She was born on February 2, 1924 to the late Frank Anthony Mroz and...
Jon Rhoades
Jan 4, 2026
Jon Franklin Rhoades, 61, of Circleville, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2026. He was born in Circleville on July 11, 1964, to Marvin and Sue Ellen (Anderson) Rhoades. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, James “Jamie” Rhoades.
Jon is survived by his mother, Sue Rhoades; his wife, Pamela Sue (Black) Rhoades; his children,...
Robert Neal Wolfe
Jan 1, 2026
Robert Neal Wolfe, 88, of Circleville passed away on January 1, 2026. He was born on February 14, 1937 in Tarlton to Randolph and Mary (Dauterman) Wolfe. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Edward, Earl “Peck”, Chuck and Art Wolfe and Eileen “Susie” Dean. Neal worked at Buckeye Steel Castings for 45 years and...
Sean Moore
2025
Sean Kenneth Moore, 34, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away suddenly in a tragic car accident December of 2025. Born on November 19, 1991, in Columbus, Ohio. Sean was the beloved husband of Sarah for eight years. Together, they had two beautiful daughters, Izabella and Skylar. As a family, they shared a life built on love, laughter, faith, and adventure. Sean...
Joe Wright
Dec 30, 2025
Joe Lorin Wright, 94, a lifelong resident of Williamsport, went home to rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. His journey with Parkinson’s and dementia has ended.
Joe was born in 1931, the youngest of five children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elsie (Wardell) Wright; his brothers Warren “Wimpy” (Norma)...
Charles Galloway
Dec 29, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Galloway, 86, of Williamsport passed away at home with family. He will join his wife Ethel (Gilmore) Galloway that he has been missing for the last 8 years. He was born on May 7, 1939 in Mt. Sterling to Marvin and Hazel (Pinkerman) Galloway. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his only sibling...
Aaron Jenkins
Dec 28, 2025
Aaron Jenkins, 57, of Circleville passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1968 in Circleville to Floyd and Sylvia Mae (Adams) Jenkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings David and Christopher Jenkins and Nancy Keaton; grandchild Jeric and niece Jama Giffin. Aaron is survived by children Chris, Scott (Kala)...
Samantha Stethem
Dec 25, 2025
Samantha Cozetta Stethem, 37, of Washington Court House passed away on December 25, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on February 3, 1988 in Washington Court House. Samantha is preceded in death by sister Melissa Maffin, brother Martin Estle and nephew Richard Maffin. Samantha is survived by her father Robert Stethem and step mother Lisa; her mother;...
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