Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Charles "Brandon" Downs

Nov 18, 2023

Charles “Brandon” Downs passed away unexpectedly with his fiancé and family by his side on Saturday, November 18, 2023 after a long battle with cardiac issues.  Brandon was a staple in our Circleville community due to his well-known shop, Tint Worx Auto Spa.  Starting from his tiny garage he built to what it is today with his never-ending dedication...

Leslie Brown

Nov 16, 2023

Leslie Brown, 82, of Circleville passed away on November 16, 2023.  He was born on September 21, 1941 in Circleville to Leslie and Mary (Starkey) Brown.  Leslie is survived by his wife Sue (Amos) Brown; children Kathy (Jerry) Wade, Randy (Norma) Brown, Tammy (Todd) Shuttleworth, Kristy (Mark) Roese, Lesley (Shawn) Manson; grandchildren Michael, Ashley, Todd Allen, Steven, Sonny, Eric,...

Ruby (Davis) Ramsey

Nov 16, 2023

Ruby Ramsey, 83, of Circleville passed away on November 16, 2023.  She was born on June 19, 1940 in West Union, WV.  Ruby loved her family first and foremost and loved word search puzzles, hard candies, camping and going to East Harbor State Park (Lake Erie).  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 3 sisters...

Steven Draise

Nov 15, 2023

Steven Draise, 67, of Circleville passed away on November 15, 2023.  He was born on June 4, 1956 in Circleville.  In addition to his mother Betty Draise he was preceded in death by his siblings Terry and Linda Draise.  Steven is survived by his children Holly Ann and Steven R. Lowther; grandchildren Mariana Pearl Francene and Vivian Eleanor Freeman...

Carolyn (Kuhn) Keeton

Nov 15, 2023

Carolyn Kay Keeton, 71, of Lancaster passed away on November 15, 2023.  She was born on October 4, 1952 to Harry and Rosalie (Crabtree) Kuhn.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Keeton and brother Tom Kuhn.  She is survived by her children Brian (Carla) Keeton, Tera (Larry) Whited; grandchildren Anthony, Alyssa,...

James Lee Stevens

Nov 14, 2023

James Lee Stevens, age 85, went to be with the Lord November 14, 2023.  Born March 23, 1938, Jim was preceded in death by his parents James D. and Louise (Smith) Stevens.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years Vivian (Stiltner) Stevens; brother Bill (Kathy) Stevens; sons James F. Stevens (fiancé Rhonda Wilson); Bruce Stevens and daughter...

Roger Speakman

Nov 12, 2023

Roger E. Speakman, of Circleville, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born August 22, 1941 in Circleville the son of the late Otis and Zelma (Estep) Speakman.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Bernegene Speakman and siblings Julia Skaggs, Myrtle...

Timothy Hickey

Nov 11, 2023

Timothy Hickey, 63, of Circleville passed away on November 11, 2023.  He was born on November 7, 1960 in Circleville to William and Delores (Reed) Hickey.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Kaylee Dorman.  Timothy is survived by his wife of 34 years Mindy (Picklesimer) Hickey; children Brandy Bivens and Brenna Young;...

Paige Chapman

Nov 9, 2023

Paige Nicole Chapman, 25, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2023.  She was born March 4, 1998 in Gallipolis, Ohio.  Her life was so fulfilling with so many twists and turns that trying to summarize everything she experienced may not do her remarkable life any justice.  She was a daughter, a mother, a sister, aunt and friend.  She...

Paige Chapman

Nov 9, 2023

Paige Chapman, 25, passed away on November 9, 2023 in Washington Court House.  She was born on March 4, 1998 in Portsmouth to Samuel and Tina (Newton) Chapman.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville.  Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.

Darrel Hall

Nov 7, 2023

Darrel Hall, 67, of Circleville passed away on November 7, 2023.  He was born on February 8, 1956 in Paris, France to William and Shirley (Beaman) Hall.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his ex-wife Cathy Seymour and brother Dennis Hall.  Darrel is survived by his sons Brian (Sarah) and Adam (Erin) Hall; grandchildren...

Jerry Steele

Nov 6, 2023

Jerry Steele, 74, of Circleville passed away on November 6, 2023.  He was born on January 10, 1949 in Circleville to Earl and Martha (Strous) Steele.  He was an Army Veteran and an avid Ohio State football and basketball  and Nascar fan.  He was preceded by his parents.  Jerry is survived by his wife Ginger (Palmer) Steele; children Andy...

Ula Jean Ater Metzler

Nov 6, 2023

Ula Jean Ater Metzler, age 85, passed away on November 6, 2023, in Canal Winchester, OH.  She was born at the Chillicothe Hospital, Chillicothe, OH on August 28, 1938, to Mary (Roby) and John Ater.  She grew up on a farm in Deer Creek Township where she drove tractors, milked cows, gathered eggs and learned to become a wonderful...

Bonita "Bonnie (Fosnaugh) Fout

Nov 6, 2023

"Cherishing the Memories of Bonita “Bonnie” Louise Fout (Fosnaugh) 76, born on December 18, 1946, who bravely faced dementia and has now found solace in the Lord’s embrace. Bonnie passed at home with loving family by her side November 6th 2023.

The life of the party, Bonnie didn’t know a stranger. She was quick to make friends...

Gary Bolin

Nov 4, 2023

Gary Bolin, 73, of Circleville passed away on November 4, 2023.  Gary was born on March 15, 1950 in Circleville to Jerry and Jo Ann (Music) Bolin.  He loved to ride his motorcycle and do woodworking for people.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Scott Bolin; grandchildren Brandon and Tory Bolin; brother...

Sonya (Miner) Burris

Nov 1, 2023

Sonya Burris, 57, of Circleville died November 1, 2023 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.  Sonya was born on January 18, 1966, daughter to Tom and Betty Miner who survive.  On May 3, 1986 she married Roger Burris, who survives her.  Sonya is also survived by her two wonderful children daughter Stefani Burris (Garry Lester),...

Eric Vanover

Nov 1, 2023

Eric Vanover, 49, of Laurelville passed away on November 1, 2023.  He was born on May 27, 1974 in Lancaster to Billy and Carolyn (Arledge) Vanover.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Christina Vanover;  his long-time girlfriend China Mercer and by brother Jeff Vanover.  Eric is survived by children Ryan (Danelle), Jada,...

Carol (Swiney) Smith

Oct 30, 2023

Carol Smith, 79, of Laurelville passed away on October 30, 2023.  She was born on July 14, 1944 in Clendenin, West Virginia to Denzil and Kathryn (Young) Swiney.  Carol was a bus driver for Logan Elm School District for  30 years; years of ticket selling for Laurelville Fire Department; did fund raising for multiple organizations.  She always loved helping...

George Wendell Shannon

Oct 29, 2023

George Wendell Shannon, 86, of Chillicothe passed away on October 29, 2023.  He was born on May 4, 1937 in Louisa, Kentucky to Ollie and Maggie (Childers) Shannon.  He retired as a truck driver of 40 plus years.  George loved dirt track racing and working on the race car with his family.  In addition to his parents he was...

Fred Wagner

Oct 23, 2023

Fred Wagner Jr., 73, of Circleville passed away on October 23, 2023.  He was born on December 17, 1949 in Hocking County to Fred and Elva (Waites) Wagner.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter Samantha Jo Wagner and by siblings Joyce Watson, Marilyn, John and Henry Wagner.  Fred is survived by his...