Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Aug 1, 2012

Beverly Ann Lawson, 68, of Columbus died August 1, 2012 at her home. She was born February 18, 1944 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Robert and Leida (Diehl) Cromley. She graduated from Walnut Township High School May 20, 1962. She enjoyed making candles and ceramics. She loved birds and beagles. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Smith...

Aug 1, 2012

SMALLWOOD D. Smallwood of Central Ohio passed on this Wednesday August 1st at the age of 73 to be with our Lord. Proceeded in death by her parents and her brother. She is survived by her children, her sister, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She also leaves several of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of friends to morn...

Jul 31, 2012

Charles Webb, Jr. 82, of Circleville, died July 31, 2012 at Berger Hospital. He was born September 17, 1929 in Lawrence, KY, the son of Charles and Flora (Roberts) Webb. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a self-employed carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Carolyn...

Jul 25, 2012

Norma Landrum, 82, of Washington C.H. passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. She was born in Fayette County to Wilbur and Martha (Gillenwater) Williams on August 24, 1929. She was a member of Madison Mills United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Landrum and by two brothers, Dale...

Jul 25, 2012

Thomas J. Strawser, 88, of Circleville, died July 25, 2012 at Circleville Care and Rehab. He was born January 2, 1924 in Toledo, the son of Thomas J. and Bessie (Mason) Strawser. He was a member of the St. Joseph Church and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II where he...

Jul 24, 2012

Dorothy E. Griffith, 84, of Circleville, died July 24, 2012 at The Woodlands. She was born on November 27, 1927 in S. Portsmouth, KY, the daughter of Ray and Ada (Arthur) Burns. She graduated from Central High School and attended Bliss College, worked for Drs.Goldschmidt and Liggett for 9 years and belonged to Berger Hospital Guild. She was preceded in...

Jul 18, 2012

Send Flowers Max Spangler November 3, 1934 - July 18, 2012

Max A. Spangler, 77, of Ashville, died July 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born November 3, 1934 in Circleville, the son of Russell and Helen (Barr) Spangler. He was retired from E.I. Dupont with 35 years of service. His passion was farming and he had a...

Jul 17, 2012

Brittany Nicole Metcalfe, 22, of Circleville, died July 17, 2012 at Grant Hospital. She was born January 18, 1990 in Columbus the daughter of Donald and Noreena (Hoffman) Metcalfe, Jr. She is survived by her parents;, son, Levi Routt; sisters, Carri Metcalfe and Jennifer Francis;brother, Nathan Smith; ½ brother, Jaydon Metcalfe; grandfather, Tom Hoffman and grandmother, Betty Metcalfe. Funeral service...

Jul 15, 2012

Virginia L. Owens, 87, of Circleville, departed this life on July 15, 2012. She was born November 28, 1924 in Fairmont, WV, the daughter of the late Frank and Rebecca J. Hale. Ginny was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Walter C. Owens; son, Walter Charles, Jr. and siblings, Harvey, Elizabeth, Jean, Bill, Robert and Marjorie....

Jul 12, 2012

Dorothy Hoffman, 87, of Circleville, died July 12, 2012 at Berger Hospital. She was born March 19, 1925 in Circleville, the daughter of Charles and Eliza (Burgoon) Graham. She had worked as a cook in various restaurants. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dean Hoffman; daughter-in-law, Kathy Hoffman; brothers, John and Charles Graham and sisters, Elizabeth Peters,...

Jul 12, 2012

Portia E. Keaton, 68, of Williamsport passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012. She was born on November 21, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to George and Zelma (Bryant) Donohoe. She was a member of Atlanta United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother Paul Donohoe. Mrs. Keaton is survived by her children,...

Jun 30, 2012

Joyce Pierce, 59, of Washington C.H. passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2012. She was born on July 14, 1952 in Fayette County to Oscar L. and Mildred (McNeil) McKinney. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her brother, Randy McKinney. Joyce is survived by her mother, Mildred McKinney of Washington C.H., her children, Tim...

Jun 26, 2012

Jun 26, 2012

Phyllis “Shorty” Hunt of Circleville, passed away on June 26, 2012. She is survived by her husband of nearly 56 years, Melvin Hunt; mother, Ola Van Fossan; children, Vicky (Steve) Egan and Todd Hunt; grandchildren, Brooke (Jack) Moats, Jarrod (Jenny) Egan and Mitch Hunt; great grandchildren, Drew, Mia and Allie Moats; brothers, Ronald (Marlene) Van Fossan and Craig Van Fossan;...

Jun 26, 2012

Kenneth E. Combs, Sr., 63, of Williamsport, died June 26, 2012 at Berger Hospital. He was born September 24, 1948 in Wellston, the son of Chester and Bertha (Johnson) Combs, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Chester, Jr., Roy, Freddie and Ronnie. He is survived by his wife, Cassandra (Harter) Combs, children, Anisha Riebel of...

Jun 26, 2012

Berlin Robert “Bob” Giffin, 70, of Zanesville died June 26, 2012 at his residence. He was born January 29, 1942 in Circleville, the son of William and Bessie (Montgomery) Giffin. He was retired from McNaughton-McKay Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Darrell and Dale Giffin and ½ brothers, Elmer Butterbaugh and Earl Giffin. He is survived...

Jun 20, 2012

Junior D. Danner, 79, of Stoutsville, died June 20, 2012 at Logan Elm Health Care. He was born September 10, 1932 in Ross County, the son of Arthur and Goldie (Leasure) Danner. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, member of VFW 8657 and Knights of Pythias. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife,...

Jun 19, 2012

Christian M. Ward, 44, of Circleville, died June 19, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 16, 1968 in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of Michael and Diane (Wilson) Ward. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed Wilson and Lewis & Eileen Ward. He is survived by his parents; children, Carter and Landon Ward and grandmother, Lois...

Jun 18, 2012

Carl R. Riencheld, 62, of Circleville, died June 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1949 in Fairfield County, the son of the late Harold and Pauline (Brown) Riencheld. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, member of Amvets Honor Guard and Marine Corps League. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Hanley)...

Jun 16, 2012

Fred Allen Howcroft, age 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 16, 2012. He was born February 10, 1941 in Wheeling, WV to the late Frederick James Howcroft and Clarice Medora Allen Howcroft. Allen graduated from Marshall University in 1964 with a master's degree in music, after which he taught music...