Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

May 29, 2018

Gerald E. “Curly” Conkel, 71, of Circleville passed away on May 29, 2018.  He was born on November 7, 1946 in Scioto County to Gerald and Geraldine (Keller) Conkel.  Curly was a member of Pickaway Lodge #23 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, Amvets, VFW and Eagles.  He loved Nascar and dirt track racing where 4 generations of family...

May 22, 2018

Sunny Lynn Thomas, 43, of Circleville passed away on May 22, 2018.  She was born on April 1, 1975 in Columbus to Sonny and Helen (McNeely) Chapman.  She was preceded in death by her father Sonny Chapman.  Sunny worked many years as a STNA and worked at Logan Elm Healthcare when her battle with cancer began.  Sunny has been...

May 22, 2018

Jerry Williams, 47, of Circleville passed away on May 22, 2018.  He was born on August 29, 1970 in Circleville to Donald and Laura (Reeser) Williams.  He was preceded in death by his mother Laura (Reeser) Williams. Jerry is survived by his father Donald Williams, wife Kendra (Hoffman) Williams, son Daniel Spencer, step daughter Deva Cullison, brothers Donny and...

May 21, 2018

Cremation has been observed

May 21, 2018

Dr. James D. “Jim” River, 75, of Circleville, died May 21, 2018.  He was born January 13, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to James Ernest River and Helen Jean Crowe River and raised in Chillicothe Ohio.

Jim is survived by his four children, Kimberly (Robert) Fausnaugh of Circleville, Laura (Jeff) Dornsife of New Albany, James D....

May 19, 2018

Rosanette (Strehle) Drum, born July 24, 1920, departed this life to join her husband, Sarling and other family member on May 19, 2018.  Starling and Rosanette were married on August 7, 1940 and were blessed with 56 years together until his death in 1996.  Surviving is their daughter, Rosalind of Upper Arlington and their son Vaughn and his wife...

May 18, 2018

William H. “Bill” Clements, 75, of Kingston died at home on May 18, 2018.  He was born August 26, 1942 of the late Oscar and Francis (Nungster) Clements.  Bill retired from Odd Lots Consolidated in Columbus, Ohio.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son David Clements, brothers Russell and Ronald Clements, sisters Patricia Keaton,...

May 14, 2018

Alton Bloomfield, 83, of Chillicothe passed away on May 14, 2018.  He was born on August 24, 1934 in Camp Dix, KY to Ruben and Laura (Stafford) Bloomfield.  He retired from GE in 1994 after 25 years of service.  He was a member of Jackson CCCU, attended Circleville Bible College, was a strong man of faith and...

May 14, 2018

Brodie Malone, 23, of Olmsted Falls passed away on May 14, 2018.  He was born on October 1, 1994 in Chillicothe to Timothy Malone.  Brodie is survived by his parents Timothy and Sheila (Wells) Malone, grandparents Mary Lou Malone and Ken and Della Wells by siblings Valerie (Shawn) McDaniel, Blake (Ali) Edwards and Adam Malone.    Friends may call at...

May 12, 2018

Daniel Allan McNamara, 58, of Ashville passed away on May 12, 2018.  He was born on December 26, 1959 in Circleville to Daniel McNamara and Gloria (Reed) Wilcox.  He was preceded in death by his father.  He loved his motorcycle and lived to ride.  He is survived by his mother Gloria Wilcox, sister Cynthia Davis, brothers Thomas “Tom” and...

May 11, 2018

William “Bill” Jefferson Queen, 86, of Canal Winchester, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born March 12, 1932 in (Wayne County) Branchland, West Virginia, son of the late Perry and Nettie (Cyfers) Queen.  In addition to his parents Bill was preceded in death by his twin brother James...

May 10, 2018

Arthur Tatman, 69, of Ashville passed away on May 10, 2018.  He was born on March 18, 1949 in Circleville to Arthur and Barbara (Tatman) Tatman.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Samantha Tatman, and brother Paul Tatman.  Arthur is survived by his siblings Roger (Sally) and Patrick (Donna) Tatman and Theresa...

May 10, 2018

Lewis Wetzel Giffin, 77 of Circleville, passed away May 10, 2018 at Genesis HealthCare.  Lewis was born on April 19, 1941 in Circleville to the late George and Mary(Mumaw) Giffin.  He joined the Army National Guard at the age of 19.  He is survived by his 2nd wife, Carol Giffin of Circleville; daughter Mary Lou (Kacy) Williams of Logan; ...

May 9, 2018

Rev. Edward F. Adkins, 91, of Circleville, died May 9, 2018 at Logan Elm Health Care.  He was born on April 9, 1927 in Midkiff, W. VA, the son of Linsy and Hattie (Tooley) Adkins.  He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran and a retired minister.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille (Parker) Adkins; sisters, Gloria...

May 8, 2018

Judy Haefele, 63, of Circleville passed away on May 8, 2018.  She was born on October 13, 1954 in West Virginia to John and Dorothy (Copley) Marcum.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Haefele.  Judy is survived by her children David (Christina), Steven, Adam and Jon Parlier, grandchildren Kyle, Nathan, Patience,...

May 5, 2018

Joann Garrett, 79 of Laurelville, passed away May 5, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on July 5, 1938 in Circleville to the late Ernest and Lottie (Whaley) Reed.  She was a devoted mother and wife.  She retired from Pickaway Manor in Circleville.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Eugene...

May 4, 2018

Bertha Alice Grove, 88, of Circleville passed away on May 4, 2018.  She was born on November 3, 1929 in Hocking County Ohio to Carl and Fanchion (Fetherolf) Stump.  She served in the US Army.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Grove, siblings C. Lloyd Stump, Esther Henson, Rosella...

May 1, 2018

Ola Louise Hettinger VanFossan, 98, of Laurelville passed away on May 1, 2018.  She was born on January 15, 1920 in Ross County to Willis and Minnie (Arledge) Hettinger.  Ola was known for making pies and noodles, was a member of Laurelville Church of God and worked at GE for 26 years.  In addition to her parents she was...

May 1, 2018

Frankie Peters, 54, of Laurelville passed away on May 1, 2018.  He was born on October 22, 1963 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Arnold and Shirley (Dumm) Peters.  He was preceded in death by his father.  In addition to his mother he is survived by his brother Kelly Peters.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May...

Apr 30, 2018

Bernard “Bummy” Ross, 78, of Circleville passed away on April 30, 2018.  He was born on August 9, 1939 in Kentucky to Howard and Annalee (William) Ross.  He was owner/operator of Custom Tree Service.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He was a member of Heber Lodge #501 F&AM and Coonhunters Gun Club.  Bummy is survived by...