Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

May 22, 2024

Karen “Sue” Sorrick passed at the age of 78 in Grove City, Ohio on May 22, 2024.  She was born on January 12, 1946 in Kentucky to Dave and Olive Louise (Deal) Gillispie.  Sue is survived by her two daughters Dawn and Selena Freshour, daughter-in-law Donna Buckler; 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; her brother Keith (Bernice) Gillispie; sister-in-law Mary...

May 22, 2024

Joe Don Curtis, 46, of Circleville, OH passed away May 22nd, 2024. He was born October 27th, 1977 in Chillicothe, OH to John Curtis and Goldie (Green) Holbrook. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Joe spent 20 years at Chillicothe Correctional Institution as a correctional officer and served honorably and with dignity.

Joe...

May 21, 2024

Donald McCain, 88, of Circleville passed away on May 21, 2024.  He was born on July 14, 1935 in Ashville to James and Mary (Harris) McCain.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Esely) McCain and siblings Daniel, Theodore, Chester, Benjamin McCain, Elizabeth Fout, Edith Neal, Eva Hanley, Pauline Miller and Freda...

May 16, 2024

Daniel Cooper, 74, of Stoutsville passed away on May 16, 2024.  He was born on May 13, 1950 in Chillicothe to William and Hilma (Kedash) Cooper.  He was a retired Intervention specialist for Logan Elm High School for 35 years and was a Master Gardner.  In retirement he wanted to get up when he wanted and go to bed...

May 16, 2024

Rachel Fortner Brown was born September 6, 1960 to John and Shirley Fortner who preceded her in death.  She graduated from Logan Elm High School in 1978 and attended Franklin University in Columbus.  She retired from the State of Ohio EPA.  Rachel enjoyed traveling, bowling and movies and spending time with her beloved pet Bently.  She is survived by...

May 14, 2024

Van Tish, 79, of Ashville passed away on May 14, 2024.  He was born in Decatler, IL to Dorsey and Helen (Campbell) Tish on May 9, 1945.  He was an Army Veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Gaynell (Vance) Tish.  Van is survived by his son Eric; daughter Melinda; 5 grandchildren...

May 13, 2024

Candy C. Karr, 68, of Laurelville, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024 after fighting a 12 year courageous battle with cancer until the Lord called her home.  She was born on February 3, 1956 in Adelphi, Ohio to Clifford E. and Katherine “Marie” (Henderson) Ream Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

May 12, 2024

William Yates, 81, of Circleville passed away on May 12, 2024.  He was born on July 21, 1942 in Ross County to Howard and May Yates.  He was a member of Yellowbud Chapel and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He worked for 30 plus years at Thomson Consumer Electronics in Circleville. In addition to his parents he was...

May 10, 2024

Margaret A. (Cox) Lemaster (79) of Amanda entered the presence of her Lord on Friday, May 10, 2024. Born July 25, 1944, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to the late Maggie (Holdren) Cox Ramsey and John Andrew Cox, Sr. As a small child, she moved to her beloved home in the mountains of West Virigina. Margaret was raised in...

May 8, 2024

Clyde "Mitch" Evans, 57, of Columbus passed away on May 8, 2024.  He was born on November 25, 1966 in Circleville to Paul and Karen (Gaines) Evans Sr.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Rodney Evans.  He loved fishing, mushroom hunting, grilling out and loved Dallas Cowboys.  He had a big heart...

May 7, 2024

Tommy Crabtree, Jr., 43, of Williamsport passed away on May 7, 2024.  He was born on April 23, 1981 in Washington Court House to Tom and Sue (Teets) Crabtree, Sr.  In addition to his parents he is survived by son Jayden Crabtree and a sister Tammy Fausnaugh.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024...

May 4, 2024

Jeffrey E. McNichols, age 60 of Laurelville, Ohio passed away May 4, 2024 with his family by his side.  He was born December 24, 1963 in Circleville, Ohio to Marilyn Jane and the late Dallas McNichols.  He retired from Rumpke with 28 years of service as a truck driver.  He was an avid deer hunter, Mushroom hunter and loved...

Apr 30, 2024

Ronald Bruce Johnson, 93, of South Bloomingville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Berger Hospital after saying goodbyes to family and friends.

He was born the son of Judson Johnson and Lucile (Hill) Johnson on December 15, 1930 in Benton Township, Hocking County, where he would spend most all his life.  He graduated...

Apr 30, 2024

Darryl Miller, 85, of Circleville passed away on April 30, 2024.  He was born on January 22, 1939 in Portland, Oregon to Conrad and Leona (Custer) Miller.  Darryl was one of eleven children.  He was an Air Force veteran.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Darryl is survived by his wife Linda (Edmonds) Miller; children Leona (Thomas)...

Apr 29, 2024

Brynlee Lynn Ison of Laurelville passed away on April 29, 2024.  She was born on April 29, 2024 in Circleville to Dakota and Marissa (Weese) Ison.  She was preceded in death by her grandfather Steven Kyle Ison and great grandpa Steve Ison.  In addition to her parents she is survived by a sister Amora Ison; grandparents Erica Ellen Hines...

Apr 29, 2024

Brian Rife, 58, of Laurelville passed away on April 29, 2024.  He was born on August 26, 1965 in Circleville to Bruce and Shirley (Riggin) Rife.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Leslie Rife.  Brian is survived by his daughter McKenzie Rife; grandchildren Weslynn, Avery and Brooks Bouillion; siblings Abbey (Richard) Huggins,...

Apr 28, 2024

Hugh Bennett, 94, of Circleville passed away on April 28, 2024.  He was born on August 6, 1929 in Columbus to Hugh and Mary Ann (Noble) Bennett.  He was retired from the State of Ohio where he worked in food service.  Hugh an Army veteran was a member of the Catholic Church.  In addition to his parents he was...

Apr 27, 2024

Lucinda Sanders, 63, of Circleville passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2024.  She was born on June 5, 1960 in Chillicothe to the late Robert and Eva (Tomblinson) Parker Sr.  She was one of six children and was a graduate of Pickaway Ross Class of 1978 and was a 4 year member of the Army.  On October 29, 1997...

Apr 26, 2024

Earl “Ronnie” Hart, 71, of South Bloomingville passed away on April 26, 2024.  He was born on September 2, 1952 in Hocking County to Francis and Jennie (Dillie) Hart.  He was an Army Veteran. He retired from Dale Riddle Forest Products and was member of Mt. Carmel Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ted, sister...

Apr 25, 2024

Anita Ramsey, 69, of Circleville passed away on April 25, 2024.  She was born on February 11, 1955 in Columbus to Jan “John” and Elfrieda (Wilhelm) Rodziewicz.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Anita is survived by her significant other William Neibarger; daughter Holly (Michael) Winter; brother Frank (Jo) Rodziewicz and by sister Christine Harrison.  A graveside...