Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Sheila Kay (Clifton) Nance

Jan 2, 2024

Sheila Kay Nance, 71, of Circleville passed away on January 2, 2024.  She was born on October 1, 1952 in Ironton to Harold and Jarlene (Skaggs) Clifton.  She was a retired co-owner of Dairy Queen and Alexanders Deli.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas Nance.  She is survived by her daughter...

Peggy (Davis) Spires

Jan 1, 2024

Peggy Spires, 84, of Circleville passed away on January 1, 2024.  She was born on January 21, 1939 in Circleville to Lawrence and Mary (Ladd) Davis.  He was a 1958 Circleville High School graduate.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Tracy Spires and a brother Fred “Speeder” Davis.  Peggy is survived by...

Gary Robert George

Dec 31, 2023

Gary R. George, 79, left this earth on December 31, 2023 after a long illness to go to his eternal home to be with his loving family and God.    Gary was born and raised in Circleville, graduated from Circleville High School in 1962.  Gary worked as a mechanic for his grandfather Joe Moats at Joe Moats Motor Sales.  After...

Teresa Lynn Hurst Bush

Dec 30, 2023

Teresa Lynn Hurst Bush, 51, of Circleville passed away on December 30, 2023.  She was born on November 8, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio to Russell and Betty (Clifton) Hurst.  She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Hurst; grandparents Annabelle and Claude Hurst; grandmother Rebecca Thompson and by grandfather William Clifton.  Teresa is survived by her mother Betty...

Mary (Pickle) Mapes

Dec 30, 2023

Mary Mapes, 80, of Circleville died December 30, 2023.  Celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.

Sharon (Vanfossen) Cookson

Dec 28, 2023

Sharon Cookson, 65, of Circleville passed away on December 28, 2023.  She was born on October 8, 1958 to Franklin and Audrey (Hollingsworth) VanFossen.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Cookson.  Sharon was a retired civilian from Edwards Air Force Base in Lancaster, CA.  She is survived by a sister Sherri...

Demaris "Dee" (Miller) Durgin

Dec 27, 2023

DeMaris Ann Durgin, 79, of Circleville, Ohio peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2023. She was born on October 6, 1944, in Covington, Kentucky to Harry Victor Miller and Zita Frances Streiss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Durgin; past husband, John “Jack”...

Creed Stonerock Jr.

Dec 27, 2023

Creed I. Stonerock Jr. passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2023 at 10:16 a.m. doing what he loved while working at Derek Pape Trucking.  He was born June 26, 1946.  Preceded in death by his loving wife Libby I. Stonerock of 51 years; parents Creed I Sr. and Eilleen K. (Mogan) Stonerock; twin brother Carl and his brother Sam. ...

David Lee Jones "Jonesy"

Dec 26, 2023

David Lee Jones “Jonesy” was born on December 18, 1956 to Frank and Beatrice (Thrift) Jones in Mansfield, Ohio.  Dave was married to the love of his life Debra Sue Jones “Susie” for 43 years.  Dave worked 45 ½ years in the factory field.  He retired from Mid West Fab after 29 years of service.  If Dave wasn’t pulling...

John Teal

Dec 25, 2023

John Teal, 76, of Circleville passed away on December 25, 2023.  He was born on August 11, 1947 in Circleville to John and Opal (Allen) Teal.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce (Riser) Teal and siblings a twin at birth Donald Teal and Joan Sandra Teal.  John is survived by his...

Karen (Farleigh) Allen

Dec 24, 2023

Karen Allen, 64, of New Holland passed away on December,24,2023 peacefully at O.S.U Hospital with her husband David Wolfe by her side.

She’s is preceded in death by her father Danny Joe Farleigh, mother Sandy Farleigh and her youngest brother Dick Farleigh.

Karen is survived by her husband David Wolfe;

brothers Danny, William,...

Jerry Herron

Dec 24, 2023

Jerry Lee Herron, 66, of Circleville passed away on December 24, 2023.  He was born August 4, 1957 in Circleville to Jerry and Caroline Herron.  Jerry enjoyed listening to music, spending time with Zane working on “their” truck, playing video games and going fishing.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Caroline “Pat” and Jerry “Jake” Herron and...

Sandra (Yuhas) Stein

Dec 24, 2023

Sandra Stein, 77, of Stoutsville passed away on December 24, 2023.  She was born on April 10, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to James and Ethel (Trainer) Yuhas.  She was a member of Columbus VFW Post 3424.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Stein; son Walter “Chip” Sizemore and by siblings Lila Shively...

Carol Garrett

Dec 24, 2023

Carol Garrett, 70, of Circleville passed away on December 24, 2023.  She was born on October 17, 1953 in Circleville to Robert and Bernice (Leist) Garrett.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Linda Sue Jenne. Carol enjoyed woodworking and was an animal lover.  Carol is survived by her nephew Brian (Angie) Jenne. ...

Rosemary (Strawser) Weaver

Dec 23, 2023

Rosemary Weaver, 87, of Circleville passed away on December 23, 2023.  She was born on October 13, 1936 in Circleville to William and Goldie (Hampp) Strawser.  She had worked at Circleville Herald and retired from G.E. in 1998.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles T. Weaver; siblings Rebecca Goff and William...

Virginia Reed

Dec 20, 2023

Virginia Reed, 92, of Circleville passed away on December 20, 2023.  She was born in Portsmouth on June 13, 1931.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Jr. Wilson Reed and a daughter-in-law Mari Belle Reed.  Virginia is survived by her sons Robert and Paul Reed; grandchildren Robert  Jr. and Matthew; ...

Rita (Cook) Summers

Dec 20, 2023

Rita Summers, 82, of Circleville passed away on December 20, 2023.  She was born on January 20, 1941 in Circleville to Lee H. and Alice Jean (Moffitt) Cook.  She retired from EI DuPont after 27 years of service.  Rita was a member of Emmett Chapel Church.  She loved gardening, her card club and cross stitching and rug hooking.  In...

Charles Edgar Stevens

Dec 19, 2023

Charles Edgar Stevens, 84, of Somerset passed away on December 19, 2023.  He was born on April 9, 1939 in Circleville to Edgar and Alma (Fosnaugh) Stevens.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Evelyn (Adams) Stevens and by brothers Alfred and David Stevens.  Charles is survived by his wife Mary Ellen...

Kenneth Johnson

Dec 12, 2023

Kenneth Johnson, 58, of Circleville passed away on December 12, 2023.  He was born on August 10, 1965 in Circleville to George and Rita (Brungs) Johnson.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Kenneth is survived by his daughter Alicia Mumaw; his significant other Cheryl Ferguson; step children Sherry (Shawn O’Dell) Ferguson and Rodney Jenkins; grandchildren Christopher, Cameron,...

Alma (Baisden) Marcum

Dec 12, 2023

Alma Marcum, 74, of Laurelville passed away on December 12, 2023.  Alma was born on September 5, 1949 in Breeden, WV to Lee and Etta (Chaffin) Baisden.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Yvonne Marcum and her husband Everett Marcum.  Alma is survived by her granddaughter Britteny (Moises) Claudio; three great grandchildren...