Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

May 3, 2014

Thomas M. Molihan, 66, of Adelphi, died May 3, 2014 at Riverside Hospital. He was born December 27, 1947 in Wellston, the son of Marion and Marie (Higgins) Molihan. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He is survived by his fiancée, Sarah Blevins; children, Marty, Stephanie and Teri Molihan and Jamie; step children, Connie Haddox,...

May 3, 2014

Wanda Kathleen Johnson Beattie Firstborn to Lydia Neskala and Arthur Theodore Johnson Sr., Wanda Kathleen Johnson was born in DeLamere, ND on Saturday, August 27, 1920. She died on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Wanda had been a widow for nearly 24 years after the passing of her husband, Floyd Charles Beattie. Wanda had work responsibilities throughout her life. From...

Apr 30, 2014

Cora L. Fields, 75, of Mount Sterling died on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She was born on August 20, 1938 in Pickaway County to Leroy and Helen (Giffen) Sowers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bill Fields, a son, Allan Swank, and by two brothers, Dick Sowers and Louie Sowers. Cora is survived...

Apr 24, 2014

Kay E. Fortner, 71, of Logan, died April 24, 2014 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. She was born March 16, 1943 in Chillicothe the daughter of the late Edwin and Annie (Bateson) Summers. She was a member of the Laurelville Church of God. She is survived by her son, Curtis (Paula) Fortner; grandchildren, Michael, Matthew and Megan; brother, Lynn (Judy)...

Apr 24, 2014

Ruth E. Dunford, 66, of Circleville, died April 24, 2014 at Genesis Health Care. She was born March 24, 1948 in Pike County, the daughter of the late Dirl Bud and Louise Amy (Duke) Whitt. She is survived by her sons, Todd Scott Brannon of Piketon, Robert W. (Jodi) Chapman, Jr. of Circleville and William C. Dunford of Lancaster;...

Apr 24, 2014

Anna M. Arledge, 57, of Lancaster, died April 24, 2014 in Lancaster. She was born Feb. 8, 1957 in Lancaster, the daughter of Lloyd and Betty (Nunley) Schriner. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Frances Schriner. She is survived by her husband, Randy, children, Junior Schriner, Holly, Samantha and Kevin Arledge, brothers, Paul and Richard Schriner...

Apr 21, 2014

James F. Diltz, 88, of Circleville, died April 21, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 2, 1925 in Amanda, the son of Virgil and Mary (Reid) Diltz. He was a 1943 Washington Twp. High School graduate, WWII Army SSgt serving in European & Pacific Theaters with the 1284th Combat Engineer Battalion. On November 27, 1946 he married...

Apr 19, 2014

Harold L. Wynkoop, 80, of Circleville, died April 19, 2014 at Riverside Hospital. He was born July 23, 1933 in Hocking County, the son of Earl and Lillie (Steele) Wynkoop. He was retired from E.I. Dupont and Health Care Logistics and a member of the National Guard and Amvets Post 2256. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters,...

Apr 18, 2014

David Burris, 60, of McArthur died on Friday, April 18, 2014. He was born on December 28, 1953 in Circleville to Richard and Alberta (Rutter) Burris. His parents preceded him in death. David is survived by his wife, Brenda (Davis) Burris, children, Tammy (Jerry) Neff, David Lee and Keith Edward Burris, 7 grandchildren, Chasity, Jerry Jr., Nicole, Keith, Caitlon, Aribella...

Apr 14, 2014

The Lord has called Garry Lee Brown, 68, home. He passed away Monday; April 14, 2014 at 4:32 p.m. Garry served in the Ohio National Guard. He is survived by wife Barbara (Reed) Brown, 1 son, Marris Brown, 2 daughters, Darla Brown Conkel and Faith Brown, 3 grandchildren, Brandon, Kyle and Hannah Conkel, 2 great grandchildren, Bryson and Mia Conkel,...

Apr 14, 2014

Daniel Allen McCain, 54, of Circleville passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 14, 2014. He was born in Huntington, Indiana on May 4, 1959 to William and Lynette (Erickson) McCain. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Tom McCain. Daniel enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his wife. He was an extremely talented...

Apr 13, 2014

T Barbara Jane Jaggers Hovermale, 80, of Circleville died on Sunday, April 13, 2014. Barbara was born on October 4, 1933 in Allen County, Kentucky to Clifford and Edna (Duncan) Jaggers. Barbara was a retired consulting dietician, member of First Baptist Church, Ohio Dietetic Association, Columbus Dietetic Association, U of Kentucky Alumni Association, Garden Club and Boy Scout Post Committee....

Apr 9, 2014

Howard Nelson, 64, of Laurelville died on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. He was born on February 23, 1950 in Hocking County to Hobert and Lillian (Butler) Nelson. Howard was preceded in death by his parents. Howard is survived by his wife Peggy (Knece) Nelson, his children, Tracy Edward and Misty Dawn Nelson, grandchildren, Brock and Kayla Nelson and Josie Acker,...

Apr 9, 2014

Christina Jean (Lands) Minor, 46, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at her home in Circleville peacefully, surrounded by family, flowers and love. Born Nov. 14, 1967, in Mobile, Ala., Christina lived most of her life in Pickaway County. She was a 1986 graduate of Logan Elm High School and a 1990 graduate of The Ohio State University, where...

Apr 8, 2014

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John W. “Bill” Payne, 70, of Kingston, died April 8, 2014 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born September 2, 1943 in Pickaway County, the son of Elmer and Mamie (Stevens) Payne. He retired from Continental Real Estate in 2005. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Keith Payne. He is survived by his...

Apr 3, 2014

Juanita Hanson, 79, of Williamsport passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014 in Circleville. Juanita was born on September 15, 1934 in Ross County to Edward and Violet (Miller) Spangler. She was a retiree from G.E. and worked at Picca and served on the Board there. She served on the Board of Public Affairs of Williamsport and was a member...

Apr 3, 2014

Rose E. Hardesty, 95, of Circleville passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014. She was born on October 10, 1918 in Pickaway County to Samuel and Mary (Killian) Stant. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Georgia Hardesty and Martha Lee, daughters, Carolyn Butterbaugh and Eleanor Shuff; son, Roy Hardesty; grandson, Charles Hill; and granddaughters, Cheryl...

Apr 2, 2014

Lawrence Davis, 64, of South Bloomingsville died on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. He was born on March 22, 1950 in Hocking County to Jesse and Esther (Cordell) Davis. Lawrence was preceded in death by his father, Jesse, grandchild, Dreams Lynn Speakman, brother, Roy Davis and sister, Jessie Beckler. Lawrence is survived by his mother, Esther Davis, his wife, Marilyn (Good)...

Apr 1, 2014

Harold Boyer, 76, of Williamsport passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in Circleville. He was born on August 22, 1937 in Ross County to George and Addline (Collins) Boyer. He was a member of Sunday Morning Breakfast Club and Pettits Coffee Group. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings, Mary Ann and Alice Hart,...

Apr 1, 2014

Christopher Charles Hosterman of Circleville, Ohio passed away on April 1st at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after a brief illness. Chris was born on April 22, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio to O. Charles and Lucy (Tracy) Hosterman; she survives. Chris was a 1984 graduate of Logan Elm High School and worked at Wendy’s in Circleville for over 19 years....