Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Apr 1, 2024

Raven Elizabeth Schmitt, age 31, of Circleville, walked through the gates of

Heaven and straight into the arms of all her loving grandparents on Monday,

April 1, 2024.

She was born July 24, 1992, in Lansing, Michigan, to Kenda Collins. Raven was

a sweet, smiley, generous, and affectionate little girl who...

Mar 31, 2024

Norman Weethee, 90, of New Holland passed away on March 31, 2024.  He was born on July 10, 1933 in Circleville to Harry and Grace (Wiseman) Weethee.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Alice Costlow, Juanita Wilson, Violet Englekey, Betty Fausnaugh, Peg Speakman Rosemary Gilmore and Harry and Ralph Weethee.  Norman is survived...

Mar 29, 2024

Jerry Crosby passed away peacefully at Ohio Health Hospital on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 2:13 p.m.  Jerry was 82 years old and is survived by his wife of 53 years Peggy Ann (Rodd) Crosby; two sons James Crosby and Joseph (Tammy) Crosby; four grandchildren Jarrod Crosby, Kyle Bowman, Zadah Luty and Vivian Luty; two sisters Pat Routte, Linda...

Mar 29, 2024

Lester Marburger, 82, of Circleville passed away on March 29, 2024.  He was born on April 8, 1941 in Stoutsville to Bertrand Leo and Gladys Marie (Atwood) Marburger.  He was a retired MSGT with the US Army for 20 years, retired tax preparer for Liberty Tax and retired letter carrier for Chillicothe Post Office for 17 years, was involved...

Mar 28, 2024

Donald Sweeney Sr., 75, of Circleville passed away on March 28, 2024.  He was born on December 4, 1948 in Cincinnati to Frank and Lillian (Wheeler) Sweeney.  Donald was an Army Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Donald is survived by his wife Ginger (McDonald) Sweeney; children Donald E. (Tara) Sweeney Jr., Jerry R. (Tammy) Sweeney,...

Mar 26, 2024

Keith Edward Coldren, also known as Guy, made his journey Home to his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Prior to retiring in 2022, Keith dedicated 35 years of his life to working at Kroger Distribution, where he was known for his hard work and dedication. Keith was a loving and devoted provider to his family, always...

Mar 21, 2024

Joann McDonald Disbennett Middaugh was born on September 20th, 1937 to Norma and Shirley McDonald and left this world to be with her Lord on March 21, 2024.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Donald Disbennett, her son, Donald Dwight Disbennett, and her siblings Jack McDonald, Loyal McDonald and Shirley Ray McDonald....

Mar 20, 2024

Peggy Lorretta (Alderman) Lee was born at home on August 9, 1942 in Circleville, to Clarice Josephine (Cupp) Alderman, of Circleville, Ohio and William Garner Alderman, of Galax, Virginia.  Peggy was preceded in death by both parents as well as her siblings:  Janet Forman, Elvis Alderman, Sonia McManes, William Alderman, and Joseph Alderman.  Peggy is survived by sister Mary...

Mar 19, 2024

Nita Van Green, 72, of Chillicothe, went from death to life, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Adena Hospital following an extended illness…She was born October 21, 1951 in Chillicothe to the late Paul Fortner Sr. and Norma (Hardman) Fortner.  She is survived by her husband E. Wayne Green whom she married on August 27, 1971.  Also surviving...

Mar 16, 2024

Deborah Lynn (McMillan) Perkins Edwards 64 of Circleville passed away Saturday March 16, 2024 in her home.  She was born August 13, 1959 to the late Mac and Betty McMillan. Deborah is proceeded in death by her parents, brother Bobbie McMillan, step mother Marge McMillan and special family friend Dick Noe. She is survived by her husband of 16...

Mar 15, 2024

Charles LeRoy Tomlinson, III Obituary

October 29, 1952 – March 15, 2024

Charles, also known best as “Chuckie”, was born at Berger Hospital and was the younger son of Barbara R. (Salyers) and Charles L. Tomlinson, Jr.  He was one of the first students at Brooks-Yates school, attended Circleville City Schools, and later moved to...

Mar 14, 2024

Bruce “Buddy” Ray, age 73, of Circleville, passed away March 14, 2024 in Stow, OH

He was born February 19, 1951 In Circleville, Ohio. He was the son of late Verman “Skeeter” and Ellen Crosby. Buddy was retired from Reynolds Aluminum, he did odds and end jobs after retirement and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids.

Mar 12, 2024

With very sad hearts we announce the unexpected passing of beloved wife and mother Judy K Thomas age 77.  She was born January 1, 1947.  She is survived by spouse Merle “Butch” Thomas; daughter Marci (Henry) Sill; granddaughter Moriah (Evan) Goode; great grandson Emory Goode; sisters Pam Hollis and Sue Smith and brother Don (Theresa) Hollis.  Preceeded in death...

Mar 11, 2024

Michael “Keith” Edgington, 64, of Circleville passed away on March 11, 2024.  He was born on March 1, 1960 in Lancaster to David and Patricia (Harbor) Edgington.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a nephew Ian Gates.  Keith is survived by his significant other Penny James; daughter Tonya (Josh) Edgington; grandchildren Hayden and Camden;...

Mar 10, 2024

Esterrah Crown, 74, of Laurelville passed away on March 10, 2024.  She was born on December 4, 1949 in Inez, Kentucky to Everett and Ula (Whitt) Sweeney.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Crown; children Charles Lee King and Mary Elizabeth King; grandchildren Joshua and Amber and by 5 sisters and...

Mar 9, 2024

Mark Harvey, 47, of Circleville passed away on March 8, 2024.  He was born on September 12, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio to Charles and Yvonne (Ramey) Harvey.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Mark is survived by his children Austin Ratcliff and Shay Puckett; grandchildren Kathleen and Zaiden Ratcliff; siblings Charles Harvey Sr., Marsha (Shane) Gothard, Rusty...

Mar 9, 2024

Helen “Susie” Bussert, 75, of Amanda, died March 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1949 in Circleville the daughter of George and Hazel (Arledge) Rose.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Larry, sister Linda Taylor and brothers in law Mike Hyme, Kenneth Taylor and Fred Mahoney.  Helen is survived by children, Lanette...

Mar 8, 2024

Ronald McNichols, 78, of Laurelville passed away on March 8, 2024.  He was born on May 25, 1945 in Hocking County to John and Wanna (Swackhammer) McNichols.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Beverly (Hinton) McNichols and by siblings Bertha Glenn, Herman, Howard, Harold, Merle, Beryl, Bernard, Robert and Marvin McNichols.  Ronald...

Mar 6, 2024

Antique firearms and Ohio land were passions of Edwin Louer who died March 6,

2024, at his Williamsport home in Ohio.

Edwin Mandel Louer was born January 30, 1938, in Evanston, Illinois, to the late

Ellen Jones Bennett and Albert Emanuel Mandel Louer. Ed grew up on the North

Shore of...

Mar 6, 2024

Harry David Styers of Circleville, Ohio passed from this life to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  He was born on October 8, 1937 in Circleville, Ohio to Harry Austin and Dorothy Smith Styers.  Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Austin and Dorothy Smith Styers; sisters Marilyn Stauffer and Ruth Heffner; Brother Jeffrey Styers;...