Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Oct 15, 2025

Paul S. Woods was born on December 4th, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA to Paul G. and Lucille L. Woods. He passed away on October 15th, 2025 at 87 years old at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, great-great uncle and friend. He graduated from Narimasu American High School in Tokyo,...

Oct 15, 2025

Dorothy Burgoon, 96, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2025 surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on December 28, 1928 in Logan, Ohio to Noaha and Ethel (Lindsey) Harden. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by children Terry Johnson and Mike Ricketts and brother Curt Harden. Dorothy is survived by daughter Nancy...

Oct 15, 2025

Oct 14, 2025

Velma J. Garrett, 89, of Williamsport died October 14, 2025 at her residence. She was born February 26, 1936 in Minford, Ohio. The daughter of Conrad and Geraldine Short. She was a U.S. Navy Veteran. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Garrett; son Steve Wynn; son John Wynn and grandson Nathan Wynn. She is survived by her...

Oct 14, 2025

Ginger Lee Stant, 78, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 3, 1947, in Circleville, Ginger was the daughter of Joseph Smalley and Harriet (Stapleton) Smalley Congrove. She is preceded in death by her parents, in-laws Shirley and Helen Stant, and brother-in-law Larry Stant. Surviving are her high school sweetheart...

Oct 13, 2025

Gary Franklin Strous, age 73, of Laurelville, Ohio, received his eternal healing on October 13, 2025, at his home. Born July 5, 1952, in Logan, Ohio, he was the son of the late N. Franklin and Wilma (Flaningan) Strous.

A 1970 graduate of Logan Elm High School, Gary spent 30 years with E.I. DuPont, where he worked his way up to...

Oct 12, 2025

Keith Brown, 41, of Stoutsville passed away on October 12, 2025. He was born on August 7, 1984 in Columbus to Keith and Rhonda (Bailey) Brown. He was preceded in death by his mother. Keith is survived by his father Keith Brown; children Jacob “JJ” Homer, Dakota Brown, Ally Brown and Hunter Brown and by two sisters Holly Brown and...

Oct 10, 2025

Carol Stewart, 81, of Circleville passed away on October 10, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1944 in Lyndon, Ohio to David and Leota (White) Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Stewart; son Mark Stewart and siblings Bernard, Donald, Roger, Ronnie, David and Marvin. Carol is survived by her children...

Oct 9, 2025

John Lee Kennedy, loving father, dedicated husband, and friend to all peacefully passed away on October 9, 2025, surrounded by each of his four children.

John was born on May 24, 1942, to Olga Gautz and Theodore Kennedy and was one of nine siblings growing up on a small family farm in Genoa, Ohio. As a child and young man John...

Oct 8, 2025

Jon B. Jacobs, 68, of Circleville passed away on October 8, 2025. He was born on January 15, 1957 in Circleville to Robert and Carol (Kern) Jacobs. In addition to his father Robert Jacobs, he was preceded in death by his brother Jeff Jacobs. Jon is survived by his mother Carol Jacobs; wife Marsha Kaye (Lutz) Jacobs; children Joth (Laurel)...

Oct 6, 2025

Francis Patrick Johnson, peacefully entered into eternal rest with loving family by his side on October 6, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1949 in Sierra Leone to the late Francis and Cecilia (Rogers) Johnson. Francis was an honorable man, loved by all who knew him. He was a loving father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and much...

Oct 4, 2025

Terri Leigh Yacomino, age 63, of Circleville, Ohio, formerly of Logan, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving son and cherished family. She was the daughter of the late Eloise and Montie Messer and the beloved wife of the late Louis Yacomino. Terri is survived by her son Louis (Abby) Yacomino; granddaughter...

Oct 4, 2025

A Time for Everything

1 There is a time for everything, and a season

for every activity under the heavens:

2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to

plant and a time to uproot,

3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to

tear down and a time to build,

4 a time to weep and a...

Oct 4, 2025

Johnny Robert McClarren Jr., 29, of Lancaster passed away on October 4, 2025. He was born on June 2, 1996 in Albany, NY to Johnny R. and Tracy (Chaffin) McClarren Sr. Johnny loved riding his motorcycle, fishing, gaming and hanging out with friends. In addition to his parents he is survived by his children Casey Marie and Riley Jade McClarren;...

Oct 3, 2025

Fredric Brooks, 88, of Ashville passed away on October 3, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1937 in Chillicothe to Harold and Evelyn (Brooks) Stanton. Fred and Marlene attended many churches over the years mainly Emmett Chapel UMC and First Church of God on Kingston Pike. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings James...

Sep 30, 2025

Leah Jean Berry, age 96, passed away peacefully at her home on September 30, 2025. Born on February 11, 1929 in Fairfield County to George Justus and Blanche Fausnaugh Justus, Leah lived a life marked by faith, dedication, adventure, community service, and quiet joy.

She held official positions with the Stoutsville Alumni Association and served for several years as secretary of...

Sep 30, 2025

Paul Ronald Atwood, 82, of Circleville, Ohio passed away on September 30, 2025 following an extended illness. Paul was born on March 15, 1943 in Circleville to Clement Atwood and Dorothy Harral Atwood. He graduated from Jackson Township School in 1961. He served as a military policeman in the Army from 1964-1966. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church...

Sep 28, 2025

Mansil Hurlbut III, 78, of Circleville passed away on September 28m 2025. He was born on August 18, 1947 in New Kensington, PA to Mansil “Bud” Lorenza and Elvera Louise (Guenther) Hurlbut II. Mansil a Marine veteran was preceded in death by his parents and son Colin Hurlbut; infant sister Marilyn and sister Robin. Mansil is survived by his son...

Sep 27, 2025

Bryan Shawn Coakley, 64, of South Bloomingville passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born on April 14, 1961 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio to James E. Coakley and Norma (Brown) Coakley. He enjoyed being outdoors, working with his tractor and cutting wood. He especially enjoyed being with his kids and many nieces and...

Sep 26, 2025

Ted Kempton, 83, of Laurelville passed away at the Pickering House on September 26, 2025. Born to Elsworth and Marian (Garrison) Kempton of Laurelville. Ted was a 1960 graduate of Laurelville High School. In 1963 Ted was drafted into the Army and served two years. In 1969 Ted began working at Dupont in Circleville, where he worked until his retirement...