Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Oct 6, 2012

Billie Williams, 88, of Circleville, died October 6, 2012 at Chillicothe VA. He was born January 25, 1924 in Johnson County, KY, the son of Lorenzo Dord and Phoeba (Lemaster) Williams. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona (Stewart) Williams; sisters, Beulah Sparks, Dixie Wells and...

Oct 6, 2012

Our brother, Ernest Eugene “Gene” Hurley took his final walk in this life when he was quietly and gently taken to Heaven on October 6, 2012. Gene was born March 17, 1933, grew up and spent most of his young adult life in the rural countryside of Pickaway County near “Fox” located not far from Circleville. Gene was a...

Oct 4, 2012

Ruth M. Speakman, 77, of Circleville, died October 4, 2012 at Berger Hospital. She was born February 21, 1935 in Newark, the daughter of the late Ferry and Gladys (Blasser) Hartman. She is survived by her husband, Richard P. Speakman; daughter, Dorothy (Jimmy) Lowery; step-son, Earl “Corky” (Becky) Speakman; 2 step grandchildren, Corey and Christy; 2 sisters, Carol White and...

Oct 2, 2012

James W. Blair, 92, went to be with Jesus at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He was born on April 18, 1920 in Buena Vista, Ohio to Ivan Henry and Edna (Buck) Blair. He was a WWII veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Cincinnati Milacron in 1982. He married Virginia G. (Leeth) Blair who...

Sep 29, 2012

Jeffrey MailBox Peoples passed away Saturday morning, September 29,2012 due to complications of reoccurring pneumonia. He was a die-hard Steelers fan & graduated from Chillicothe High School. Jeff served honorably from 1979-1983 in the United States Marine Corps & acquired a service connected disability therein. He carried mail for fourteen years & briefly became a truck driver. MailBox was...

Sep 28, 2012

Frances Ellen Azbell went to her Heavenly Home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. She was born October 16, 1917, to Loring and Grace (Stout) Adams near Stoutsville, OH. As teen-agers, Frances and her sister, Evelyn, were music evangelists at churches in the area. They were known as the Adams Sisters. Frances graduated from Stoutsville High...

Sep 22, 2012

Sep 20, 2012

William A. Canter, 95, of Circleville, died September 20, 2012. He was born on September 25, 2016 in Pickaway County, the son of Roy and Cora (Congrove) Canter. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Fruehauf Trailer Corp. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Jane Styers and sisters, Julia, Mary and Alice. He...

Sep 19, 2012

Alice M. Rhodes, 68, of Circleville, died September 19, 2012 at Riverside Hospital. She was born September 26, 1943 in Circleville, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Hettinger) Cline. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth L. Rhodes and sister, Lucille Peters. She is survived by her children, Becky Ann Moreno, Ricky Joe Rhodes, Kenneth Lee (Sheri)...

Sep 19, 2012

Charles Lester Wampler, 83, of Stoutsville, died September 19, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1929 in Carter County, KY, the son of Isaac and Georgia (Applegate) Wampler. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving at Lockbourne AFB and was a P51 Mustang mechanic, a 32nd degree Mason, commissioned Kentucky Colonel, life member of the NRA,...

Sep 17, 2012

Herbert E. “Pete” Poling, Sr., 83, of Circleville, died September 17, 2012 at Circleville Care and Rehab. He was born April 11, 1929 in Circleville, the son of Orlando and Sarah (Hettinger) Poling. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Super Duper. He was preceded in death by his parents; god parents, David & Goldie Blankenship; sisters,...

Sep 17, 2012

Ray Rooker, 52, of S. Bloomingville, died September 17, 2012 at his residence. He was born April 20, 1960 in Lancaster, the son of the late Ervin and Clara (Primmer) Rooker. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a roofer. He is survived by his wife, Robin (Bush) Rooker; son, Kyle Bush; granddaughter, Sara Bush and siblings,...

Sep 10, 2012

Charles R. “Bob” Walker, 78, of Circleville, died September 10, 2012 at Riverside Hospital. He was born May 27, 1934 in Circleville the son of the late Charles A. and Georgia D. (Leist) Walker. Charles was in the Air National Guard, retired from E.I. Dupont after 35 years and was volunteer on Pickaway Twp. Fire Department for 30 years. He...

Sep 9, 2012

Shirley Isaac, 72, of Circleville, died September 9, 2012 at Grant Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1939 in Salyersville, KY the daughter of Elmer and Alisee (Collett) Caudill. She was a member of Creek Indian Tribe. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Minyard and Billy Caudill and sisters, Lee Etta Williams, Mabel Crabtree and...

Sep 4, 2012

Sharon K. Lewis, 62, of Circleville, died September 4, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 21, 1949 in Columbus, the daughter of John and Ruth (Durst) Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Larry Davis. She is survived by her sons, Robert and Brian Eyerman; daughter, Angela (Sean) Metzger; brother, Sam (Janice) Davis; sister,...

Sep 3, 2012

Biography Martha Mae Wilkins, 88, of Circleville, died September 3, 2012 at Logan Elm Health Care. She was born April 14, 1924 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Hiram and Hazel (Parker) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles E. Wilkins; son, Stanley Oliver and 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Nancy...

Aug 30, 2012

Margaret A. (Luther) Swackhammer, 75, of Laurelville, died August 30, 2012 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1936 in Kenova, WV, the daughter of Kelly Luther and Dimple (Cox) Lett. She was retired from Logan Elm School District. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Darl C. Swackhammer; daughter, Janet L. Swackhammer and brother, Charles R....

Aug 28, 2012

Garnetta V. Coleman, 75, of Williamsport, died August 28, 2012 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born May 25, 1937 in Scioto County, the daughter of Millard and Nellie (Scarberry) Vance. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, William Coleman, Jr. and sister, Mauritta Pfeifer. She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Coleman; children,...

Aug 28, 2012

Mary Ann Hill Emerson went to be with the Lord Tuesday August 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Carl Stevenson; father, Charles Hill; brother, Charlie Hill; sister-in-law, Linda Hill; niece, Samantha and her daughter, Bobby Joe Fausnaugh. She is survived by her mother, Bessie Hill; sons, Jake (Susan), Andy, Steve (Roberta) and Jason...

Aug 26, 2012

Charlene Faye Fausnaugh, 69 of Lancaster, died August 26, 2012 at the Pickering House. She was born February 19, 1943 in Circleville, the daughter of Herman and Donijean (Seall) Fausnaugh. She worked at Drew Shoe Factory for 6 years and Anchor Hocking for 13 years, both in Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, Robert Greeno....