Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jul 13, 2023

Malin (Archer), Martha

Age 92, passed away in Tipp City, Ohio on Thursday, July 13th, following a battle with dementia.  Martha was born on October 19, 1930 to James and Ruth Archer, the 5th of six children in their family.  She grew up on a farm during the Great Depression and gained a strong work ethic that...

Jul 11, 2023

Benjamin Schwalbauch, 79, of Circleville passed away on July 11, 2023.  He was born on February 1, 1944 in Circleville to Henry and Ruth (Haddox) Schwalbauch.  Benjamin was a member of Eagles #685; Amvets #2256; VFW #3331 and liked to do turkey shoots, hunting and dancing.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter...

Jul 10, 2023

Hercel Darrell Adkins, 79, of Circleville passed away on July 10, 2023.  He was born on December 12, 1943 in Monaville, WV to Chilton and Edna (Maynard) Adkins.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother David Adkins.  Hercel is survived by his wife Kay (Cyrus) Adkins; daughter Krista (Ryan) Dennewitz; step daughters Sandra...

Jul 9, 2023

Franklin VanFossen, 90, of Circleville passed away on July 9, 2023.  He was born on March 20, 1933 in Ross County to Rollie and Ruth (Congrove) VanFossen.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Audrey Irene Phyllis (Hollingsworth) VanFossen; son-in-law Ralph Cookson.  Franklin is survived by his daughters Sharon Cookson and Sheri VanFossen;...

Jul 9, 2023

Earl “Buddy” Sidney Trent, 82, of Laurelville passed away on July 9, 2023 peacefully at Brookdale Pinnacle in Grove City, OH.  He was born on February 28, 1941 in Baisden, WV to Nathaniel and Stella (Cline) Trent.  Son of a coal miner, Buddy graduated from Gilbert High School in Gilbert, West Virginia and received his Bachelor of Arts degree...

Jul 7, 2023

Connie Rittinger, 74, of Circleville passed away on July 7, 2023.  She was born on April 21, 1949 in Upper Sandusky to Rodney and Ruth (Hemmerly) Barrett.  She was retired from Pickaway County Auditors office having served over 22 years.   She was preceded in death by her parents.  Connie is survived by her husband Michael Rittinger; daughter Liz (Aaron)...

Jul 5, 2023

Eric M. Echard, 56, of Circleville, departed his temporary home on earth on July 5, 2023, to go to his final resting place with the Lord.  He was born October 12, 1966 in Ross Co. to the late Neil Echard and Ginny (Arledge) Echard , who survives.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his...

Jul 5, 2023

Steven Sines, 71, of Circleville passed away on July 5, 2023.  He was born on March 19, 1952 in Circleville to Carroll and Jerri (Speakman) Sines.  Steve graduated from Westfall High School in 1970.  He served in the Army from 1972-1974.  He was stationed in the Schofield Barracks in Hawaii and was also a welder for over 40 years. ...

Jul 5, 2023

Barbara Rihl, 91, of Circleville passed away on July 5, 2023.  She was born on August 29, 1931 in Springfield to Thomas and Jeanette (Smith) Wright.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters Wilma Satchel and Sue Carr.  Barbara is survived by her husband of 73 years Charles Rihl; children Shirley Rihl and...

Jul 3, 2023

Dylan Shull, 28, of Circleville passed away on July 3, 2023.  He was born in Columbus on May 14, 1995.  Dylan is survived by his mother Pamela (Dane) Smith; his wife Tiffani Renee (Althouse) Shull; brothers Dustin (Tiffany) Shull, Drew (Sarah) Shull; mother-in-law Sue Ellen Althouse; grandmother-in-law Janie Althouse; brother-in-law Adam Althouse and by best friend Hamilton Hill.  Funeral...

Jul 3, 2023

Howard Hughes, 73, of Pickerington passed away on July 3, 2023.  He was born on August 4, 1949 in Maryville, TN to Jesse and Myrtle (Hutsell) Hughes.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Verna Lee Shuler, Betty J. Hearon, Jimmy F. Hughes, Allen T. Hughes and Kathy H. Edmonds.  Howard is survived by...

Jun 30, 2023

Douglas McClelland, 75, of Marysville passed away on June 30, 2023.  He was born on August 29, 1947 in Morgantown, WV to Ralph and Annabel (Elliott) McClelland.  He was a member of Logan Elm Lodge #624 F&AM and enjoyed fishing, bowling, watching college football and golf. He was an avid fisherman with his best friend Bill.  He also loved...

Jun 28, 2023

Sharon Kay (Lunsford) Bowling died peacefully in her home June 28, 2023.  During her short illness she was surrounded and cared for by all of her children, their spouses and her grandchildren.  Sharon was born October 4, 1944 to the late Orville and Regina (Bowman) Lunsford.  She married Burl Bowling (AKA Circleville Santa) on September 5, 1964.  They were...

Jun 27, 2023

Dorothy B. Myers, 89, of Circleville, passed away on June 27, 2023 in Riverside Hospital.  She was born on October 9, 1933 in Pickaway County, the daughter of John and Effie Seyfang.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Donald Myers.  She is survived by her children, Sheila Myers, Randy and Jeff Myers, grandchildren, Lindsey Jensen,...

Jun 23, 2023

Gerald Howard “Marty” Martin II passed away on June 23, 2023.  He was born on August 26, 1963 in Circleville to Gerald “Howard” and Edith (Tatman) Martin.  He was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents, stepmother Helen Martin and nephew Zachari Martin.  Marty is survived by his wife Karen Alkire Martin; mother Edith Martin (Circleville, OH) and father...

Jun 23, 2023

Deborah Pickering, 67, of Ashville passed away on June 23, 2023.  She was born on May 26, 1956 in Columbus to William and Mary (Bowen) Parsley.  Deborah was very handy and did most of the work on her house by herself.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Jun 23, 2023

Loring James “Jim” Allen passed away at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Friday, June 23, 2023.  He was born in Circleville, Ohio on January 17, 1933 to the late Loring and Helen (Miller) Allen.  On May 28, 1954 Jim married the love of his life, Teresa, who survives him.  He was a 1951 graduate of Circleville...

Jun 22, 2023

Carl Clay, 83, of Circleville passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023 surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 20, 1940 in Cable County, WV to Walter and Maryanne (Lucas) Clay and was raised in Gallipolis.  Carl was a retired Veteran of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division.  He was a retired Teamster moved to South Carolina...

Jun 20, 2023

Judy Dawson, 82, of Circleville went home to Heaven on June 20, 2023.  She was born on September 29, 1940.  She was preceded in death by her husband Kendall A. Dawson, her beloved son Michael Terrance, her mother Arlene Adrick and her grandmother Marjorie Cashman both of Wilmington, Ohio.  She is survived by her loving daughters Lorri Pontious (Lewis...

Jun 19, 2023

Wesley Skinner, 30, of New Holland passed away on June 19, 2023.  He was born on November 14, 1992 in Franklin County to Jeff and Sheryl (Cox) Skinner.  In addition to his father Jeff he was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert and Anna Cox, John and Mildred Skinner and an uncle Scott Skinner.  Wesley is survived by...