Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

May 7, 2012

Maude L. Leatherwood passed from this life Monday, May 7th, 2012 at Logan Elm Health Care, Circleville, Ohio, following a long illness. She was born August 15, 1915, in Waverly, Ohio, to the late Edward and Viola (Cottrell) Detillion. She was the youngest of six children, all deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Glenn...

May 6, 2012

Farrell R. Manson, 71, of Circleville, died May 6, 2012 at Berger Hospital. He was born August 20, 1940 in Pickaway County, the son of Charles and Ida (Acord) Manson. He was an U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War; retired as a boiler operator from E.I. Dupont; member of Masonic Lodge #309, 32nd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite Valley of...

May 4, 2012

Leighton E. McFerren, 90, of Circleville, died May 4, 2012 in Chillicothe. He was born August 7, 1921 in Hoskinsville, OH the son of Marvin and Gladys (McGee) McFerren. He was a member of Crossroads Church of Christ in Christian Union, the American Association of Retired Teachers, life member of both Pickaway Co. and Ohio Retired Teachers Association. He...

May 4, 2012

Linda Sue Craig, 63, of Columbus, died May 4, 2012 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. She was born July 17, 1948 in Columbus, the daughter of Carl and Opal (Stapleton) Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Tabatha Gloyd. She is survived by her children; Merle and Shannon Craig; 9 grandchildren; brother, Jerry Brown of Circleville;...

May 3, 2012

Roy Adams, 76, of Kingston passed away Thursday evening May 3rd after a valiantly fought battle with cancer. When he left us, he was at home surrounded by loved ones. He graduated from Pickaway School, class of 1955 and served in the U.S. Army for three years, receiving an honorable discharge. Roy was employed by DuPont in Circleville for...

May 1, 2012

Margie E. Hanley, 58, of Circleville, died May 1, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born October 11, 1953 in Columbus, the daughter of Clarence W. and Agnes (Muncie) Gray, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Clarence W. Gray, Jr. and sister, Nancy Robbins. She is survived by her husband, Paul E. “Shorty” Hanley; siblings,...

May 1, 2012

Robert Leroy Phillips, 76, of Circleville, died May 1, 2012 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1936 in Darbyville, the son of Leroy and Pauline (Fullen) Phillips. He worked as a dental technician and was former owner of Classic Dental Lab and Columbia Dental Lab. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and...

Apr 30, 2012

Mary A. Chaffin Stevens, 54, of Circleville, died April 30, 2012 as a result of automobile accident. She was born October 31, 1957 in Washington Court House, the daughter of Harry and Daisy (Boyd) Shull, Jr. She was preceded in death by her mother; and sister, LouElla Riffle. She is survived by her father; friend, George Chaffin; sisters, Daisy Boltenhouse,...

Apr 29, 2012

Joy L. Gillian, of Amanda, passed away April 29, 2012 at her residence. She was born December 31, 1952 in Columbus. She was employed at Taylor Building Products and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Vietnam War. She was the daughter of the late Charles & Dorothy Conrad. She was preceded in death by two children: Albert Hansen and...

Apr 28, 2012

Mildred E. Schein, 87, passed on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West. She was a longtime resident of Williamsport. Mildred “Millie” was born August 2, 1924 in Chillicothe to Clarence and Violet (Hockenberry) Deffenbaugh. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold E. Schein; brothers, Robert and Ralph Deffenbaugh. Millie is survived by her daughter, Melissa...

Apr 27, 2012

Robert D. Wilson, 90, of Circleville, died April 27, 2012 at Hillcrest Manor. He was born March 18, 1922 in Scioto Co. the son of George B. and Grace E. (Snodgrass) Wilson. Robert was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, was a self-employed carpenter, was a member of Community United Methodist Church, where he was active in local...

Apr 26, 2012

David J. Shaffer, 62, of Circleville, died April 26, 2012 at Regency Manor. He was born November 3, 1949 in Circleville, the son of the late Gilbert and Mary (Crowl) Shaffer. He is survived by his brothers, Eugene, Gilbert, Roger, Andy and Danny Shaffer; sister, Esther (Ronald) Martin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m....

Apr 24, 2012

Send Flowers Paul James Adams November 16, 1932 - April 24, 2012

Paul J. Adams, Sr., 79, of Washington C.H. Passed away Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2012 in Columbus. He was born on November 16, 1932 in Carmel, Ohio to Estel James and Vera (Hill) Adams. He was retired from Pennington Bread, a farmer and a member of Fayette Co....

Apr 24, 2012

Jesse W. Curry, Sr., of Circleville, died April 24, 2012 in Berger Hospital. He was born December 5, 1929 in Pickaway County, the son of John and Iva (Cupp) Curry. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Victor Curry. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie...

Apr 20, 2012

Charles R. Edwards, 77, of Canal Winchester, died Apr. 20, 2012 at his residence. He was born July 10, 1934 in Stoutsville, the son of Sterlie and Reba (Stewart) Edwards. Charles was a retired Columbus Police Officer, member of the FOP and an avid gardener. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Jack and former wife, Mary (Eccard)...

Apr 18, 2012

Joan M. Grandstaff, 62, of Circleville, died April 18, 2012 at Berger Hospital. She was born August 6, 1948 in Circleville, the daughter of Ray and Margaret (Rutter) Hashman. Joan loved to fish. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, sisters, Carolyn Robinette of Circleville and Bonnie McCain of Columbus; brother, Steve...

Apr 17, 2012

Henrietta Phillips, 69, of Laurelville, died April 17, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 1, 1943 in Hazel Greene, KY, the daughter of Ed and Carrie (Woods) Gibbs. She was preceded in death by parents and brothers, J.R. and Larry Gibbs. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Phillips; children, Tonya (Charlie) Seymour, Ronnie and Doug Phillips all...

Apr 16, 2012

Biography Kathryn L. Frazier, 95, of Circleville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Apr. 16, 2012. She was born July 13, 1916 in Washington Twp. the daughter of Creaton and Pearl (Leist) Kraft. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Evelyn, husband, Rev. Emmett Frazier and daughter, Joyce Frazier. Kathryn is survived by her...

Apr 16, 2012

Gary L. Hempker, 63, of Circleville, died April 16, 2012 at Berger Hospital. He was born April 26, 1948 in Lima, OH the son of the late Robert and Eva (Lemaster) Hempker. Gary was an Air Force veteran of Vietnam War, was owner/operator of Tony’s Carpet and Vinyl and member of VFW #3331, He is survived by his wife Sue...

Apr 14, 2012

Wellman-Kinzer Funeral Home 509 Washington Avenue Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 740-335-3342 Fax 740-335-3344 Lora Jean Dyke, 71, of Florida, formerly of Washington C.H. passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Florida where she has resided since 2000. She was born on December 18, 1940 in Clarksburg to Howard and Mary (Poole) Pinkerton. She was a graduate of New...