Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jul 19, 2013

Goldie Marlene Stump McNichols, 75, of Kingston, passed away peacefully July 19, 2013 at Genesis Health Care. She was born April 29, 1938 in Laurelville. She was the youngest daughter of Carl and Fanchion (Fetherolf) Stump. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob McNichols and brother, Lloyd Carl Stump and sisters, Esther Henson, Rose Norton and Ruth...

Jul 14, 2013

Gary L. Sowers, 58, of Chillicothe, OH died unexpectedly 7/14/2013 at Berger Hospital, Circleville. He was born to Paul and Shirley (Huffman) Sowers on 5/26/55. Gary graduated from Teays Valley in 1974. Gary married Cindy McNichols in 1997. Gary began working at Kenworth Truck Company in 1976 and made many lasting friendships. He recently retired from farming after many enjoyable...

Jul 14, 2013

Vickie L. Puckett, 62, of McArthur, died July 14, 2013 at Adena. She was born August 26, 1950 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Harlan and Lena (Fields) Jones. She was a member of the Allensville Church of Christ in Christian Union. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Mike Puckett; daughter, Emily Puckett; sister, Joyce Donnells of Chillicothe;...

Jul 13, 2013

Willard F. Smith, 84, of Circleville, died July 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 5, 1929 in Pike Co. the son of Andrew and Margaret (Peters) Smith. He retired from E.I. Dupont. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Wanetta (Tatman) Smith, son Ronald E. Smith, daughters Connie Lagore and Diane Barker and grandson Ronald...

Jul 12, 2013

O. Charles Hosterman passed away peacefully at the Kobacker House hospice facility in Columbus, Ohio on July 12, 2013, after a brief illness. Born on October 13, 1937, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Dr. Oliver W. Hosterman and Katherine May Hosterman. In 1940, the family moved to Columbus, OH. He graduated from Upper Arlington High School in...

Jul 11, 2013

Lacy Blair, 80, of Circleville, died July 11, 2013 at Logan Elm Health Care. He was born on November 12, 1933 in Louisa, KY, the son of the late Frank and Tillie (Corder) Blair. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 sisters; 1 brother; son, Jessie Blair; 2 daughters, Delores and Lacymarie Blair. He is survived by his...

Jul 8, 2013

Rosemary “Tinkie” LaFallett, 70 of New Holland passed away peacefully Monday July 8, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 30, 1943 in Pineville, KY, the daughter of Ben and Minnie (Selvey) Young. Tinkie loved growing flowers, going to yard sales, Ohio State Buckeyes, spending time with friends and family. She was a hard worker...

Jul 8, 2013

Donald “Don” E. Black, 73, of Laurelville, passed away on Monday July 8, 2013 at Berger Hospital, and was a former resident of Logan Elm Health Care. He was born on August 14, 1939 in Hocking County, the son of Forrest and Hattie (Vanfossen) Black. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jimmy and Jerry Black. He is...

Jul 6, 2013

Harriet A. Weigand, 98, died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Pickaway Manor Care Center. She was born March 22, 1915 in Brooklyn NY the daughter of John and Anna (Offermann) Kuck. Harriet lived for 56 years in New York before moving from Oceanside to Houston Texas. In 1989 she relocated with her husband to Circleville to be near family. Harriet...

Jul 6, 2013

Quentin C. Butterfield, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6 at his home. He was born in Watertown, NY, to Clarence "Butch" and Dora (Coffeen) Butterfield on December 19, 1950. Quentin is survived by his wife, Donna (Arledge) of 36 years and their three children, Kelley Knox VanHorn (Tony), Jeff Knox (Sherry), Kristin Butterfield Morrison (Brooks), as well as...

Jul 4, 2013

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Betty Jo Turner Swope White (BJ) died peacefully July 4, 2013 at Brown Memorial in Circleville, Ohio. She was born September 10, 1921 in Youngstown Ohio to Troy and Sadie Turner. She graduated from Wittenberg University in 1943, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta...

Jul 2, 2013

Allan Lee Cook, 67, of Gallipolis, formerly of Williamsport, died July 2, 2013 at Arbors at Gallipolis. He was born on August 29, 1945 in Circleville, the son of the (late) Marvin and Grace (Robison) Cook. He was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bias Cook, son, Brian (Yolonda) Cook of Washington C.H.; step sons,...

Jun 30, 2013

John J. Aber, 56, of Circleville, died June 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 15, 1957 in Zanesville, the son of Charlie and Barbara (Teets) Tilton. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Bobby Schwalbaugh; grandparents, Catherine and William Teets and nephew, Ronny Schwalbaugh, Jr. He is survived by his mother; wife, Kimberly (Wooten) Aber;...

Jun 27, 2013

Frederick J. “Jody” Kretzler, III, 66, of Amanda, died June 27, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 15, 1947 in Frankfort, the son of Frederick and Patricia (Reichert), Jr. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Vietnam War; lifetime member of Harley Hogs, Amvets and NRA. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Edith Kretzler...

Jun 24, 2013

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Ruth Edith Mollett, 74, world traveler, horticulture enthusiast, and ornithologist passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013 at OSU Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, due to complications from a three-year battle with ALS. An elementary school teacher for more than four decades and well-loved by her many students,...

Jun 23, 2013

Shirley A. Allen, 71, of Circleville, died June 23, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born on May 12, 1942 in Columbus, the daughter of Frank and Ada (Kelly) Snyder. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Bill Householder. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Allen; children, Nancy (Tim) Shope, Frank Tucker, Sam (Kathy) Tucker,...

Jun 21, 2013

Diane L. “Sis” Roeder, 73, of Circleville, died June 21, 2013 at Pickaway Manor. She was born May 27, 1940 in Columbus, the daughter of Ernest and Ruby (Blake) Roeder. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Daniel and David Roeder. She is survived by her brother, Mike (Fannie) Roeder, sister, Sue Benson; sister-in-law, Diane Roeder; brother-in-law, Charlie...

Jun 18, 2013

Phyllis J. Smith, 69, of Williamsport, died June 18, 2013 at her residence. She was born January 14, 1944 in Franklin Co. the daughter of William E. and Edith (Caldwell) Little. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Harold Payne, husband Merrill E. Smith, son Tracy D. Smith, sister Betty Sockman, brother Howard Payne and niece Angela Williams....

Jun 16, 2013

Raymond M. Campbell, 60, of Circleville, died June 16, 2013 at OSU. He was born October 17, 1952 in Pickaway County, the son of David and Marie (Johnson) Campbell. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth (McFarland) Campbell and brother, David Campbell. He is survived by his brother, Charles Campbell and sister, Mary Ann Giffin. Funeral service...

Jun 16, 2013

Ella Louise “Sis” Anderson, 69, of South Bloomingville, passed away peacefully at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born September 25, 1943 in Gibisonville, the daughter of Gayle and Juanita (Huffines) Kline. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Charles “Ed” Anderson. She loved the outdoors, the flowers and the birds. Spending...