Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jul 4, 2011

Clarence “Chet” Cathel, born November 28, 1948, flew past “the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning” July 4, 2011, to join his family and friends in Never-never Land. Chet was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Geneva (Wilkinson) Cathel, step-son, Nathaniel Gloyd and nephew, Jeffrey Dotson. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia...

Jul 4, 2011

Edith F. Armstrong, born on April 8, 1920 at Lockbourne, OH to Hanford and Minnie Costlow went home to be with her Lord on July 4, 2011. She was a former employee of Timken Roller Bearing and Owner of Pink Stilts. She was preceded in death by her parents; 5 sisters, Carrie, Alice, Betty, Arnetta and Irene and one brother,...

Jul 1, 2011

Jun 30, 2011

Sally J. Crosby, 61, of Laurelville died June 30, 2011 at the Pickering House. She was born November 18, 1949 in Hocking County, the daughter of the late John and Hazel (Hedges) Stump. She was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ in Christian Union. She is survived by her husband, Martin Crosby; children, Betsy (Galen) Kelch of...

Jun 28, 2011

George “Zeke” Sayre, 60 of South Bloomingville, died June 28, 2011 at Grant Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1950 in Franklin County, the son of Dorsel and Pauline (Graham) Sayre. He was an U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Barbara Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Georgia (Hunt) Sayre;...

Jun 28, 2011

Effie E. Fletcher, 88, of Circleville, died June 28, 2011 at Heartland of Chillicothe Nursing Home. She was born May 27, 1923 in Zanesville, the daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Smith) Hill, Sr. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church. On June 7, 1946 she married Charles W. Fletcher. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Jun 26, 2011

Mary “Penni” Ramsey, 56, of Chillicothe, died June 26, 2011 at Adena Hospital. She was born March 5, 1955 in Greenfield, OH, the daughter of Charles and Audrey (Graves) Gill. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kelli Ramsey and sister, Susan Robertson. She is survived by her husband, Harry Ramsey; children, Trent Ramsey and Cassandra Hill; grandchildren,...

Jun 25, 2011

Our dad was many things to many people. To his family he was a constant provider, head of household, and held the final word on any issue. To his church he was a friend, a brother and a confidante. To his community he was the ‘number one” Tiger fan. To us he was the guiding light in our lives....

Jun 24, 2011

Evelyn Almeda Anderson was born March 9, 1920 to Herbert and Lizzie Jewell Anderson in Deercreek Township, Williamsport. Evelyn had two younger brothers, Carroll “Bud” and Charles Anderson. Evelyn’s daughter, Barbara A. (Binkley) Betts survives. Evelyn was predeceased by her son, James F. Binkley. Evelyn was Grandma to Rita (Randy) Knece, Carole (Bill) Provost, Rhonda (Brian) McQuay, John (Sandy) Betts,...

Jun 23, 2011

Travis J. Wright, 35, of Columbus, formerly of Washington C.H. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 23, 2011. He was born in Washington C.H. on June 22, 1976 to William and Bonnie (Denehy) Wright. Mr. Wright a 1994 Miami Trace High School and the Ohio State University loved to travel and was an AFS exchange student to Slovakia. He worked...

Jun 23, 2011

Josephine A. Perry, 77, of Circleville, died June 23, 2011 at Logan Elm Health Care. She was born January 11, 1934 in Buffalo, NY the daughter of Edwin and Catherine (Winfield) Reynolds. She worked at Orient State Institute. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leon E. Perry, Jr. and brother, Edwin “Ted” Reynolds, Jr. She is...

Jun 22, 2011

Mildred M. Garrett, 55, of Williamsport, died June 22, 2011 at her residence. She was born October 12, 1955 in Oak Hill, the daughter of Marion and Betty (Floyd) Friend. She was preceded in death by her father and infant son. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Garrett; step daughter, Miranda Garrett; 3 step grandchildren; brothers, Randy and Rick...

Jun 20, 2011

Blanche M. Riddle, 81, of Adelphi, died June 20, 2011 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born June 6, 1930 in Hocking County, the daughter of Elmer and Ica (Poling) Ingram. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Owen Riddle; daughter, Beverly Neff; son, Dwight Riddle; 6 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by her children,...

Jun 20, 2011

Frieda Ellen Myers, 85, of Circleville, died June 20, 2011 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1926 in Gallia County, the daughter of Lawrence and Glenna (Saunders) Pinkerman. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert Jack Myers, Sr. and brother, Dolph Pinkerman. She is survived by her daughter, Becky (Wayne) Coley of Columbus; sons,...

Jun 18, 2011

Caroline L. Doritan, 81, of Circleville, died June 18, 2011 at her residence. She was born December 16, 1929 in Chillicothe the daughter of Everett and Evelyn Brown. She was retired from RCA. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph Doritan and son Charles P. Doritan. She is survived by her children Joseph C. Doritan, Evelyn...

Jun 14, 2011

Our loving mother and wife, Beatrice Viola Hook Dollison Pierce went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. She was born in Millfield in Athens County on March 12, 1924 to Barney and Mae (Rutter) Hook. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Dollison, daughter, Barbara...

Jun 12, 2011

Jean L. West, 87 of Circleville, went home to be with the Lord, June 12, 2011 at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born February 13, 1924 in Dayton, the daughter of Joseph and Berniece (Gickler) Grote. She was a Mount Carmel School of Nursing graduate, and was a registered nurse from Berger Hospital and VA Chillicothe; a cadet nurse...

Jun 11, 2011

Annabelle “Annie” Azbell, 85, of Circleville, died June 11, 2011 in Westerville. She was born March 11, 1926 in Adelphi, the daughter of William and Lillian (Vandagriff) Rizer. Annie was a member of Crossroads Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne, son, William Payne, sisters, Elva Marie “Sam” Wahl and Violet May Conrad. She is survived...

Jun 7, 2011

Glenn E. Stevens, 75, of Glouster, died June 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1935 in Circleville, the son of Harlan & Marie (Waites) Stevens. He worked for Laborers Union Local #423 for 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; companion, Emma Moore and brothers, George and Robert; He is survived by his...

Jun 6, 2011

George E. Leatherwood, 85, went home to be with His Lord, Monday, June 6, 2011, at Brown Memorial Home. Born February 23, 1926 at Wilson Run to Ed and Iva (Snyder) Leatherwood. He was retired from American Electric Power. He also worked many years for Leatherwood & Associates. He was a previous long-time member of Zion United Methodist Church;...