Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Sep 12, 2024

Ron Ertel, 76, of Circleville passed away on September 12, 2024.  He was born on October 10, 1947 in Dayton to Frances and Vivian (Engle) Ertel.  Ron was an Army Veteran;  retired from Dupont and was an active member of Amvets Honor Guard for 30 years..  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son...

Sep 12, 2024

Ronald Keaton, 82, of Circleville passed away on September 12, 2024.  He was born on March 23, 1942 in Circleville to Maynard and Evelyn (Walisa) Keaton.  Ronald was a fanatic of Cleveland Browns.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Chelikowsky) Keaton; sons Jeffrey and Chris Keaton; daughter-in-law Angie Keaton...

Sep 9, 2024

Barbara Ann (Parr) Bigam was born in Lakewood, Ohio on April 23, 1952, to Robert Hamilton Parr and Martha Jean (Holcker) Parr. Growing up she helped out in the gift shop at her family’s local hardware store and spent many long summer nights enjoying her family’s cabins on nearby Walton Lake, where she also worked as a lifeguard. After...

Sep 8, 2024

Douglas Hartman, 63, of New Holland passed away on September 8, 2024.  He was born on May 4, 1961 in Columbus to Wayne and Frances (Brannan) Hartman.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by children Genesis Hartman and Destiney Shaw and by sister Penny Slocher.  Douglas is survived by his wife Shelli (Shaw) Hartman; children...

Sep 8, 2024

Barbara Marr, 93, of Chillicothe passed away on September 8, 2024.  She was born on February 19, 1931 in Chillicothe to Jake and Ellen (Evans) Noble.  She had been a Sunday School teacher for many years at Laurelville Church of God; member of D.A.R., Ross County Farm Bureau and was an avid roller skater.  In addition to her parents...

Sep 7, 2024

David Allen Hardbarger, of Laurelville, Ohio, danced through the gates of Heaven, finally without pain, on Saturday, September 7, 2024.  David was born in Circleville, Ohio on February 5, 1977 to Tom Hardbarger, Jr. and Bertha Holbrook.  His siblings Jason and Sarah quickly joined the family, and years of loving memories and sibling fights followed.  Many years later, a...

Sep 7, 2024

William H. “Bill” Acker, 74, of Kingston passed away on September 7, 2024.  He was born and raised in Hocking County.  He was born to Charles Beeman and Dollie Alice Garrett on January 7, 1950.  He attended South Bloomingville School.  He had 25+ years with Circleville Hardwood and 15+ years with Radabaugh Lawn Care.  In addition to his parents...

Sep 2, 2024

David Watson, 66, of Ashville passed away on September 2, 2024.  He was born on June 8, 1958 in Columbus to Sigle and Grace (Wart) Watson.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Daniel Watson.  David is survived by his wife Karen (Huggins) Watson; son Lee Huggins; 2 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and...

Aug 30, 2024

Robert L Parker Jr AKA Captain Rob left this world to sail the seas August 30th 2024. He is preceded in death by his father Robert L Parker Sr. He is survived by both of his “beautiful girls” Michelle (Colin) Derosette and Nicole (Bruce) Parker. He will be missed by many including his long time friend and travel buddy...

Aug 29, 2024

David Cary Verbryke, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024 in Kingston, Ohio.  Formerly of Elmore, Ohio, David was born on February 7, 1957 to Robert and Harriet Verbryke in Toledo, Ohio.  He was a 1975 graduate of Woodmore High School in Elmore.  His extracurricular activities at Woodmore included playing coronet in the school band as well as being...

Aug 28, 2024

Heather Jo (McCain) Saunders, 54, of Circleville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  She was born May 12, 1970, in Circleville, Ohio to late parents Ronald E. and Geraldine (Combs) McCain.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by son Tanner Jo Lehr.  Heather was a 1988 graduate of...

Aug 27, 2024

Travis James Taylor passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 after a years-long battle with opiate addiction. Travis was born October 12, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio. He spent his childhood in Nelsonville, Ohio before moving to Groveport. After entering foster care, Travis graduated from Mifflin High School in 2013.

Travis will be greatly missed...

Aug 27, 2024

Lois Ellen Clay, 79, of Circleville passed away on August 27, 2024.  She was born on November 6, 1944 in Evansville, Indiana to George and Sarah (Leathers) Guthrie.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Carl Clay on June 22, 2023 and a sister Sandra Gaines.  Lois is survived by...

Aug 27, 2024

Frank Barnes, Jr was called home on August 27, 2024. Born May 3, 1942 in Port Gibson, Mississippi. He is survived by daughter Cherrell Byrd; sons LaShawn Byrd; Jerome (Bettina) Byrd; Antwan Byrd; 9 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Sister, Mattie L. Barnes; two brothers, Melvin Barnes, Robert (JoAnna) Barnes and many nieces, nephews, and close loved ones. He...

Aug 25, 2024

Peggy Talbott, 90, of Stoutsville passed away on August 25, 2024.  She was born on August 14, 1934 in Hazard, Kentucky to Vermie and Mary Lou (Privett) Banks.  Peggy was a devoted mother and grandmother.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Arshall Talbott; children Cheryl Frazier, Phillip Talbott; grandchildren Stanley Holley and...

Aug 23, 2024

Audrey Rose Imler

August 23, 2024-August 23, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our baby girl, Audrey Rose Imler, born silent on August 23, 2024 at Mt. Carmel East. Her memory will forever be cherished by her loving parents, Seth and Ellie Imler, and her big brother, Lucas.

Aug 23, 2024

C. Maxine (nee Black) Stebelton, 96, passed away Aug. 23, 2024, in Circleville, OH. Known by “Max” to her friends and coworkers, she was a happy, energetic, and spunky lady who was always up for a car ride, trip to the lake, or visit with family. Born May 26, 1928, the sixth of seven children of Franklin Pierce Black...

Aug 23, 2024

Peggy VanCuren, 90, of Circleville passed away on August 23, 2024.  She was born on July 3, 1934 in Corning, Ohio to Floyd and Gertrude (Ebert) Butts.  She was a member of Pleasant Ridge CCCU and Lancaster Old Car Club.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings Jack, Eugene, Evelyn Lenegar and Eloise Bolanger. ...

Aug 19, 2024

Gerald Howard Martin, 83 of Danville, OH passed peacefully in his sleep at his daughter’s home in Kingston, OH on August 19, 2024.

He was born June 15, 1941 in Hallsville, OH to the late Cyle and Otha (Imler) Martin.

Howard was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Helen (Winters) Martin, his son Gerald “Marty”...

Aug 19, 2024

Sherman E McDonald, 84, of Kingston, passed away peacefully August 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born October 12, 1939 in Pickaway County to Jason and Ethel (Brooks) McDonald. Preceded in death by his parents and several siblings, daughter-in-law Priscilla Jones and Grandson Brandon Lowery. Survived by his loving partner of thirty years, Rose “Princess”, children Troy (Mariah)...