Melinda Payne

Melinda Payne, 68, of Circleville passed away on April 20, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1956 in Circleville to Glenn and Doris (Allison) Pearce. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother Dwight Pearce. Melinda is survived by her children Carla (George) Colburn, Tara Payne and Donna Payne; her fiancé James Keene; grandchildren Dwight and Isac (Sierra) Payne, Timothy Graves, Shiann (Anthony), Morgan (Chase) and George Colburn, Gabby Payne and S’Sence and A. J. Gilbert; great grandchildren Aden, Ryker and Carl; siblings Cathy (Steve) Olney and Greg Pearce and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Visitation will be on Friday from 3-6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to Elizabeths Hope, 157 West High Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.