Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Sep 3, 2013

John E. Monce Jr, 62, of Circleville, passed away at home on Sept. 3, 2013 surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was born May 23, 1951 in Cincinnati, the son of Shirley (Vega) Monce and the late John E. Monce Sr. John was a 1974 graduate of The Ohio State University earning a bachelor’s degree in natural...

Aug 31, 2013

Robert E. Callihan, 75, of Stoutsville, passed away at Riverside Hospital, Saturday August 31, 2013. He was born on June 27, 1938 in Circleville, the son of Robert O. and Marietta (Wilson) Callihan. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Kevin P. Callihan. He graduated from Circleville High School in 1956. He worked over 30 years...

Aug 28, 2013

Garry R. Hopkins, 63, of Laurelville, died August 28, 2013 at home after a brief illness. He was born on October 17, 1949 in Dayton, the son of the late Thomas L. and Norma K. (Woodgeard) Hopkins. Garry had previously worked for Conrail Rail Road and more recently was a self employed contractor until his retirement in 2007. Garry...

Aug 26, 2013

Paul Chafin, Jr., 69, of Circleville, died August 26, 2013 at Genesis-Circleville Center. He was born June 30, 1944 in Hode, Kentucky, the son of Paul and Hessie (Maynard) Chafin. He was an U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Michael and Harold. He is survived by his wife, Karen (Keesey) Chafin; children,...

Aug 26, 2013

Forrest Lehman Hopkins (“Hop” or “Hoppy” too many of his friends) returned to his Heavenly Father on August 26, 2013. He was the eldest of the seven children of David Matthew Hopkins and Pauline Catherine Lehman Hopkins. He proudly bore his mother’s maiden name. Forrest’s three youngest siblings, Alice, Betty and Donald survive him. Forrest was born November 9,...

Aug 25, 2013

Harva L. Spangler, 82, of Circleville, died August 25, 2013 at Mt. Carmel East. She was born February 27, 1931 in Van Lear, KY, the daughter of William and Hettie (Harris) Sparks. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church and retired from Cellar Lumber. She was preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers and 5 sisters. She...

Aug 25, 2013

Reese Elliott Moore, Sr. 40, formerly of Stoutsville, tragically passed away August 25, 2013. He was born May 6, 1973 in Circleville, and graduated from Amanda Clearcreek High School in 1991. He was a wonderful loving father, son and husband who will be truly missed and forever loved. He is survived by his two beautiful children, Jullian M. Scott,...

Aug 23, 2013

Richard A. Jones, beloved husband, father, Grandfather, and friend departed this world on August 23, 2013 to go home to be with the Father. Richard was a submitted Christian and follower of Jesus Christ our Lord. He was a retiree of the Mead Corporation with 28 years of service, where he worked in the cutters department. He has been...

Aug 21, 2013

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Christina Faye Savage Speakman 74, of Kingston, died August 21, 2013 at her residence. She was born on June 25, 1939 in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of Herb and Virginia (Kinner) Savage. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul “Sam” Speakman, who passed away...

Aug 18, 2013

Wilson R. Steele, IV, of Amanda, died August 18, 2013 at OSU Hospital. He was born November 20, 1974 in Circleville, the son of Wilson and Sharon (Starner) Steele, III. He is survived by his parents; significant other, Elizabeth Walton; daughter, Alisha Steele; siblings, Michelle Robinson, Gary Hoffman, Christine Tomlinson and Angela Hart; special nephew, Shane Hoffman and several nieces...

Aug 18, 2013

Betty L. Sabine, 82, of Circleville, died August 18, 2013 at Brown Memorial. She was born May 12, 1931 in Circleville, the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Willis) Skinner. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pythian Sisters, Stoutsville and Circleville Senior Citizens and American Cancer Society Volunteer. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Sabine...

Aug 17, 2013

William L. “Bill” Archer, 79, of Circleville, went to be with his Lord on August 17, 2013 after a 15 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on May 2, 1934 in Adelphi, the son of James O. and Eva Ruth (Barr) Archer. He was an U.S. Army veteran, a 1952 graduate of Walnut High School, retired from...

Aug 17, 2013

Sharidan L. Haines, 69, of Circleville, died August 17, 2013 at her residence. She was born June 13, 1944 the daughter of Harry and Iona (Mumaw) Timmons. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Haines and brothers, Jack Timmons and Hershel Martin. She is survived by her children, Helena “Pixie” (Robert) Tigner, Jacqueline Haines Burris, Dana R....

Aug 15, 2013

Patsy Lee Artrip, 61, of Stoutsville, died August 15, 2013 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born May 7, 1952 in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late Julian and Grace (Manuel) Welch. She was the owner of Whittlers Corner, attended Meigs County High School and Fairview United Methodist Church, authored a book about Circleville Pumpkin Show and was...

Aug 11, 2013

Grace E. Karshner, 82, of Stoutsville went home to be with God on August 11, 2013 from her earthly home. She was born September 25, 1930 the youngest of 5 daughters born to Harley M. and Dessie May (Ramey) Arledge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Karshner; daughters, Debra E. and Robin S. Karshner; sisters, Marie Knece,...

Aug 8, 2013

Martha M. “Marty” O’Dell, 81, of Circleville, died August 8, 2013 in Columbus. She was born June 17, 1932 in Ashville the daughter of Fredrick and Iva M. (Cupp) Curry. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clyde O’Dell, Jr. and brothers Victor and Jesse Curry. She is survived by her sons Billy C. (Amy) O’Dell and Mark...

Aug 5, 2013

Kelly E. Valentine, 48 of Williamsport, died August 5, 2013 at the V.A. Medical Center, Dayton. He was born December 10, 1964 in Circleville, the son of Robert and Jeanne (Stone) Valentine. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father; children, Kelly, Malanie and Robert Valentine; brother,...

Aug 4, 2013

Melissa S. Trimble, 41, of Williamsport, died August 4, 2013 at Adena Medical Center. She was born July 15, 1972 in Circleville the daughter of Mark A. and Patricia Ann (Woods) Davis. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, husband Wayne Trimble, brother Mark A. (Rita) Davis, Jr. and nephews Mark A. (Clarissa)...

Jul 29, 2013

William Stevenson Richards, “Steve”, 59, of Circleville passed away on Monday, July 29 at his home after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve leaves behind a wife, Loribeth Kowalski, his parents, William “Bill” and Grace Richards, brothers Bruce (Betsy) Richards and Elmon (Connie) Richards, many beloved nieces and nephews, and his special friend Ann Cox of Laguna Niguel, California....

Jul 19, 2013

Amy Zelda (Poling) Karr, 81, was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, July 19, 2013 at her residence. She was born December 24, 1931 in Hocking County, the daughter of Theodore “Sock” and Mildred (Peck) Poling. Amy was lifelong resident of the area, retired Stahr Route mail carrier and Laurelville Post Office Clerk. She was a member...