Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jun 5, 2024

Nancy Lee "Honey Bee" (Hunter) Jackson, 77, formerly of Laurelville, passed away June 5, 2024 at the home of her son Adrian in Londonderry, Ohio. She was born August 14, 1946 to Guy John and Elsie Maye (Wynkoop) Hunter near Laurelville, Ohio. She is survived by sisters: Dorothy Sharp, Susie Pickell and Donna Jean Huston; brother: Guy "Pug" Hunter;...

Jun 2, 2024

Arnold “Dan” Frazier, 77, of Barnesville formerly of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his home.  He was born on March 21, 1947 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Sile and Vanda (Estep) Frazier.  Dan was a retired truck driver and laborer by trade.  He was a member of the Maze Road Baptist Church.  Dan...

Jun 1, 2024

Jesse Gulick, 81, of Kingston passed away on June 1, 2024.  He was born on May 1, 1943 in Circleville to Earl and Mildred (Coates) Gulick.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Tyler Gulick and siblings Earl, Robert and Martha.  Jess is survived by his children Jacqueline (James) Miller, Jeannette (Bruce) Cartwright,...

May 29, 2024

Kay P. Adkins, 77, of Circleville, passed away on May 29, 2024 at Mt. Carmel Grove City.  She was born on January 30, 1947 in Portsmouth, the daughter of Willard and Geneva (Roberts) Cyrus.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, (Hercel) Darrell Adkins and brothers, Rodney and Bob Cyrus.  She is survived by her daughters, Sandra...

May 28, 2024

Martin Estle, 48, of Circleville passed away on May 28, 2024 in Circleville.  He was born on August 2, 1975 in Washington Court House to Timmy and Pamela (Cottrill) Estle.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Martin is survived by his mother Pamela Estle; wife Mary (Payne) Estle; children Natasha Allvord, Michael (Kayla) Tripp, Logan Tripp, Danny...

May 28, 2024

Matthew Bond Kirkpatrick, 82, of Circleville passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2024. He was born on June 25, 1941 in Coshocton, Ohio to Harry and Sarah (Maggard) Kirkpatrick who preceded him in death along with a brother, Harry. Matthew was a member of the Masonic Lodge; enjoyed old cars and motorcycles and was an avid Ham...

May 28, 2024

Robert “Bob” Mitchell Hamilton, 75, of Circleville passed away on May 28, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1949 in Cleveland to Paul David Hamilton and Ida Mae Gabriel. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Linda, Dianna, Dave, Larry and Chuck. He loved the Steelers, classic cars, sleeping under trees while...

May 25, 2024

Leon Hettinger, 52, of Laurelville passed away on May 25, 2024.  He was born on January 10, 1972 in Logan to Thomas and Martha (McNichols) Hettinger.  He was preceded in death by his parents. Leon is survived by his daughter Mercedes (Austin) Silva; brother Ralph W. Hettinger; sister Twila (Karl) Likens; nieces Jennifer, Cheryl, Christine and Kaitlin Likens, Melanie...

May 22, 2024

Karen “Sue” Sorrick passed at the age of 78 in Grove City, Ohio on May 22, 2024.  She was born on January 12, 1946 in Kentucky to Dave and Olive Louise (Deal) Gillispie.  Sue is survived by her two daughters Dawn and Selena Freshour, daughter-in-law Donna Buckler; 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; her brother Keith (Bernice) Gillispie; sister-in-law Mary...

May 22, 2024

Joe Don Curtis, 46, of Circleville, OH passed away May 22nd, 2024. He was born October 27th, 1977 in Chillicothe, OH to John Curtis and Goldie (Green) Holbrook. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Joe spent 20 years at Chillicothe Correctional Institution as a correctional officer and served honorably and with dignity.

Joe...

May 21, 2024

Donald McCain, 88, of Circleville passed away on May 21, 2024.  He was born on July 14, 1935 in Ashville to James and Mary (Harris) McCain.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Esely) McCain and siblings Daniel, Theodore, Chester, Benjamin McCain, Elizabeth Fout, Edith Neal, Eva Hanley, Pauline Miller and Freda...

May 16, 2024

Daniel Cooper, 74, of Stoutsville passed away on May 16, 2024.  He was born on May 13, 1950 in Chillicothe to William and Hilma (Kedash) Cooper.  He was a retired Intervention specialist for Logan Elm High School for 35 years and was a Master Gardner.  In retirement he wanted to get up when he wanted and go to bed...

May 16, 2024

Rachel Fortner Brown was born September 6, 1960 to John and Shirley Fortner who preceded her in death.  She graduated from Logan Elm High School in 1978 and attended Franklin University in Columbus.  She retired from the State of Ohio EPA.  Rachel enjoyed traveling, bowling and movies and spending time with her beloved pet Bently.  She is survived by...

May 14, 2024

Van Tish, 79, of Ashville passed away on May 14, 2024.  He was born in Decatler, IL to Dorsey and Helen (Campbell) Tish on May 9, 1945.  He was an Army Veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Gaynell (Vance) Tish.  Van is survived by his son Eric; daughter Melinda; 5 grandchildren...

May 13, 2024

Candy C. Karr, 68, of Laurelville, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024 after fighting a 12 year courageous battle with cancer until the Lord called her home.  She was born on February 3, 1956 in Adelphi, Ohio to Clifford E. and Katherine “Marie” (Henderson) Ream Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

May 12, 2024

William Yates, 81, of Circleville passed away on May 12, 2024.  He was born on July 21, 1942 in Ross County to Howard and May Yates.  He was a member of Yellowbud Chapel and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He worked for 30 plus years at Thomson Consumer Electronics in Circleville. In addition to his parents he was...

May 10, 2024

Margaret A. (Cox) Lemaster (79) of Amanda entered the presence of her Lord on Friday, May 10, 2024. Born July 25, 1944, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to the late Maggie (Holdren) Cox Ramsey and John Andrew Cox, Sr. As a small child, she moved to her beloved home in the mountains of West Virigina. Margaret was raised in...

May 8, 2024

Clyde "Mitch" Evans, 57, of Columbus passed away on May 8, 2024.  He was born on November 25, 1966 in Circleville to Paul and Karen (Gaines) Evans Sr.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Rodney Evans.  He loved fishing, mushroom hunting, grilling out and loved Dallas Cowboys.  He had a big heart...

May 7, 2024

Tommy Crabtree, Jr., 43, of Williamsport passed away on May 7, 2024.  He was born on April 23, 1981 in Washington Court House to Tom and Sue (Teets) Crabtree, Sr.  In addition to his parents he is survived by son Jayden Crabtree and a sister Tammy Fausnaugh.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024...

May 4, 2024

Jeffrey E. McNichols, age 60 of Laurelville, Ohio passed away May 4, 2024 with his family by his side.  He was born December 24, 1963 in Circleville, Ohio to Marilyn Jane and the late Dallas McNichols.  He retired from Rumpke with 28 years of service as a truck driver.  He was an avid deer hunter, Mushroom hunter and loved...