Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jul 28, 2019

Kathryn Berkey, 76, of Stoutsville passed away on July 28, 2019.  She was born in Columbus to James and Annabelle (Carter) Moles on March 7, 1943.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  She was a member of Circleville Church of Christ.  Kathryn is survived by her husband Lee Berkey, children Kimberly, Brian (Sharon) and Edna Mae Berkey,...

Jul 26, 2019

Kenneth W. Williams, 83, of Circleville, passed away on July 26, 2019. He was born in September of 1935 in Mount Sterling. He spent his happiest childhood years in the Children's Home where he learned farming on the ground's 150 acres, including milking cows, and planting and caring for an acre of garden to feed the staff and children....

Jul 26, 2019

William Haddox, 90, of Stoutsville passed away on July 26, 2019.  He was born on March 24, 1929 in Circleville to Herbert and Anna (Brannon) Haddox.  He was pastor of  Circleville Community Mission and was a licensed minister through CCCU.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his 1st wife Donna Haddox, a grandson Michael...

Jul 23, 2019

Leslie A. Rife of Laurelville, OH passed away on Tuesday July 23, 2019, at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital with his dedicated wife, Colleen, by his side. Leslie was born in Circleville, OH in December of 1962 to loving and hardworking parents, Bruce and Shirley Rife. He was a proud graduate of Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School, and worked...

Jul 23, 2019

Crandle Lee Detty, 47, of Ashville passed away on July 23, 2019.  He was born on August 22, 1971 in Circleville to Gary and Beatrice (Bailey) Detty.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister Michele Detty.  Crandle is survived by his mother Beatrice, brother Sigel (Nakia) Detty, nieces and nephews Ashley, Travis, Kelsey,...

Jul 22, 2019

Jerry Whitt, 75, of Circleville passed away on July 22, 2019.  He was born on November 2, 1943 in Blaine, Kentucky to Ernest and Hazel (Boggs) Whitt.  He worked as a machinist for over 25 years at Grimes Aerospace.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Ray Whitt, Fern Gold and Loretta Edminster.  Jerry...

Jul 20, 2019

Ernest Thompson, 84, of Circleville passed away on July 20, 2019.  He was born on September 4, 1934 in Kermit, WV to Robert and Sadie (Pack) Thompson.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 12 siblings.  Ernest is survived by his wife Karlene (Eubanks) Thompson, children Sonia, Tommy (Sylvia) and David (Stacey) Thompson, Linda (Mike)...

Jul 19, 2019

Emily E. Lutz, M.D.

July 23, 1928 - July 19, 2019

(Circleville) Emily Lutz, 90, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2019. She and her twin sister (Evelyn Lutz Dunham) were born in their family home on East Main Street in Circleville on July 23, 1928 to Marion (Rowe) and Lorin Lutz.   Emily was a...

Jul 19, 2019

Dennis L. Jenkins, 71, of Laurelville met his savior on July 19, 2019.  He was born on October 4, 1947 in Adelphi to Perry and Jeannie (Greeno) Jenkins.   He served 5 ½ years in the Army with military tours in Vietnam.  He was retired from RCA.  Dennis was an avid hunter and loved riding his trike with his fellow...

Jul 18, 2019

Brian E. Exline, 60, of Circleville, passed away Thursday July 18, 2019 at OSU James Cancer Hospital surrounded by family.  He was born on July 19, 1958 in Newport, Rhode Island to the late Oden Edsel and Glenna Jean (Grover) Exline.  A Navy veteran, Brian worked for Scioto Ready Mix in Columbus.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman...

Jul 15, 2019

Donald “Pickle” Johnson, 77, of Circleville passed away on July 15, 2019.  He was born on July 4, 1942 in South Salem to David and Leota (White) Johnson.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Charlotte Ann and Candy Faith and his brothers Roger, Bernard and Ronnie Johnson  Donald is survived by his daughter...

Jul 11, 2019

Josephine L. Farmer, 88, of Circleville passed away on July 11, 2019.  She was born on September 24, 1930 in Ashville, Ohio to Avitus and Rebecca (Ryan) Hallarn.  Josephine was retired after 25 years of service from Circleville City School System and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Jul 9, 2019

William Hickey, 88, of Circleville passed away on July 9, 2019.  He was born on August 22, 1930 in Circleville to John and Herma Louise (Arledge) Hickey.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Deloris (Reed) Hickey, sister Marilyn Hickey and by brother Richard Hickey.  William is survived by his children John (Rose...

Jul 4, 2019

Thomas F. Hettinger, 70, of S. Bloomingville, died July 4, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on September 6, 1948 in Adelphi, the son of Willard and Goldie (Willard) Hettinger.  Preceded in death by parents; wife, Martha (McNichols) Hettinger and brother, Vernon.  Survived by loving companion, Brenda Collins; children, Twila (Karl) Likens, Leon and Ralph Hettinger; 8...

Jul 4, 2019

Memorial service at a later date

Jul 3, 2019

Shirley A. Sowers, 87, of Circleville, died July 3, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on January 1, 1932 in Bentonville, IN, the daughter of Vernon and Florence (Price) Huffman.  She was retired from General Electric, member of Logan Elm Baptist Church and Good Time Quilters.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul E. Sowers;...

Jul 3, 2019

Virginia Smith, 66, of Circleville passed away on July 3, 2019.  She was born on August 30, 1953 in the state of Delaware to Ernest and Catherine Harmons.  She was a Nanticoke Indian.  She previously worked for Campbell Soup Company in Jackson, Columbus Industries in Ashville and Walmart Optical in Groveport.  She enjoyed working in the garden, playing and...

Jul 3, 2019

No service or funeral

Jul 2, 2019

Donna Whitrock, 67, of Circleville passed away on July 2, 2019.  She was born on January 11, 1952 in Newton, MS to Curtis and Velma Walker.  She was preceded by her mother.  Donna is survived by her father Curtis, her husband Stephen Whitrock, son Joseph Whitrock, grandson Ezekiel, brothers Curtis Jr. and Ray Walker and by sister Wanda Strait.  ...

Jul 1, 2019

Veronica McNeal, 72, of Circleville passed away on July 1, 2019.   She is survived by her  husband Gale McNeal, daughter Vicki (Jarrett) Jumper, stepchildren Ivan McNeal,  Kenny (Patti) McNeal, Vanessa (Matthew) Coppes, numerous grand and great grandchildren, mother Dorothy Huffines and by sister Ann.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Wellman Funeral Home is handling...