Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Apr 12, 2023

Adren Yates, 81, of Circleville passed away on April 12, 2023.  She was born on August 19, 1941 in Hocking County to Frank and Alice (Roe) Hettinger.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by son David Yates.  Adren is survived by her husband William Yates, children Kathy Chancey and Robert L. Yates, grandchildren Sara, Christopher,...

Apr 11, 2023

D. Trent Wharton, 89, of South Bloomingville Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  He was born on February 6, 1934 to the late James and Margaret (Hickman) Wharton of Millsboro, Delaware.  Trent was a 1952 graduate from Laurel High School.  He was also a dedicated Ralston Purina employee who retired...

Apr 9, 2023

Jennifer Dawn Shaw, born October 17th, 1973 of Circleville, OH passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at home following a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her heavenly mother Diane Slonaker. Jennifer is survived by her father George McBee and earth side mother Joann Allen, both of Conway, SC. Her sons Austin McBee, Logan Shaw and Landon Shaw all...

Apr 6, 2023

Charles David Eveland, 63, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2023. He was born January 19, 1960 to Thomas and Patricia (Maynard) Eveland in Circleville, Ohio.  He is survived by his adoring granddaughter Sadie, son Dustin (Katrina) Eveland, siblings Fred (Kathy) Eveland, Robert Eveland, and Rebecca Mancini, nieces and nephews T.J. (Marisha) Eveland, Christine (Bryan) Gedeon, Jessica and Dylan...

Apr 3, 2023

Blaine Emerson Price, 37, of Galloway, Ohio passed away after a 3 year battle with cancer.  Born on April 9, 1985 and passed away on April 3, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his father, Fred T. Price, his mother Colleen Adams Rittinger, and brother Scott Price Rittinger.  He is survived by dad Danny Rittinger of Galloway, Ohio,...

Apr 1, 2023

Bishop Henry C. “Pops” Adams, 90, completed his earthly mission and entered Heaven’s gates on April 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was born June 9, 1932 to the late Acie and Hazel (Wilks) Adams in Overda, KY.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Grace Adams, his...

Mar 31, 2023

George William Bandy, 83, Circleville passed away on March 31, 2023.  He was born on September 10, 1939 in Ashville to Woodrow William and Mary Ellen (Pennington) Bandy.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Fred Bandy and JoAnn Caldwell.  George loved hunting, painting, ice-cream, his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He...

Mar 26, 2023

Marilyn Jeffers, 60, of Circleville passed away on March 26, 2023.  She was born on November 19, 1962 in Circleville to Larry and Juanita (Haddox) VanHoose.  She was preceded in death by her father.  Marilyn is survived by her mother Juanita (Rock) Arledge, husband Larry Jeffers Sr., children Karie (Aaron) Holbrook, Larry Jeffers Jr., Debbie VanHoose, sister Glenda (Gary)...

Mar 23, 2023

James E Thompson June 12, 1941, born to the late Ace (Mary G) Thompson passed away on March 23, 2023, at his home. Survived by his loving wife Carol and son’s Terry (Ashley) Thompson and Toby Thompson and one granddaughter Annice N Thompson.

Preceded in death by his parents, sister Joey Swiggeth, brothers David (Ellen) Thompson, Ted...

Mar 22, 2023

Carolyn L. Davis, 75, of Circleville, passed away March 22, 2023.  She was born May 13, 1947 in Waynesville, OH the daughter of Herbert E. and Emma R. (Rutter) Lewis.  Carolyn previously attended Apostalic Church of Truth and then Circle of Light Worship Center.  She was preceded in death by her father,  mother Emma Bush, husband Charles E. “Sonny”...

Mar 22, 2023

Mary M. Thomas, 89, of South Bloomingville passed away on March 22, 2023.  She was born on April 28, 1933 in Hocking County to Gilbert Walton and Janie Chilcote.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Don Thomas.  Mary is survived by her children Sharon (Ronnie) Hart, LuAnn (Jim) Francis, Chris (Denise) Thomas, Lynn (Mike) Starner,...

Mar 20, 2023

We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Madonna Michelle Ratcliff (Miszewski) on March 20,2023. Age 55 from Chillicothe, Ohio. Born August 27, 1967 to parents Ron Miszewski and the late Margie Miszewski. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 20 years, Wesley Ratcliff and Sons, Jacob and Jackson Ratcliff that were her whole world. Siblings...

Mar 19, 2023

Jerry Clark, 54, of Amanda passed away on March 19, 2023.  He was born on July 10, 1968 in Columbus to the late Jerry and Linda (Beakman) Clark.  Jerry had worked for Kroger as a HVAC mechanic.  He is survived by his children Jerry Clark and Madison Clark, grandchildren Adalynn Clark and Greyson Nungester and by brother Matthew Clark. ...

Mar 18, 2023

Cheryl Hutchinson, 67, of Circleville passed away on March 18, 2023.  She was born on September 27, 1955 in Circleville to Charles and Patricia (Harrington) Hutchinson.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Cheryl is survived by her brother Craig (Kim) Hutchinson and several nieces and nephews.  Graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at...

Mar 18, 2023

March 24, 1924-March 18, 2023

Betty L. Stein, 98, of Circleville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

She was born in Greenville, Ohio on March 24, 1924, to Edward and Freda (Strobel) Mergler, who preceded her in death.

She was married to The Reverend Alvin T. Stein for 64 years,...

Mar 18, 2023

Christine Hardbarger, 64, of Circleville passed away on March 18, 2023.  She was born on December 2, 1958 in Mt. Clemens, MI to Earl and Rita (Monroe) Proctor.  In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband Bret Hardbarger, children Justine (Josh) and Dustin (Kelly), grandchildren Jase, Jax and Lucas, siblings Earl, Ed, Melanie, Eric, Wendy and...

Mar 16, 2023

Tammala (Tufts) Sturgill, 54, of Circleville born on July 18, 1968 was taken suddenly March 16, 2023.  She is survived by Steven Sturgill Sr. and Jerry Bliss, children Stephanie (Kolby) Baker, Gage (Kayla) Sturgill, Joey (Jonna) Sturgill, Lori (JR) Stewart, Misty Sturgill, sisters Trudi (Travis) Carney, Sharon (Thomas) Sturgill, brothers Thomas (Debbie) Wooten, Terry (Joan) Wooten, William H. Conner,...

Mar 16, 2023

Kenneth Eugene Harness, 87, of Circleville went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 16, 2023. Ken was born May 2nd, 1935 in Richland County, Illinois to Raleigh and Iva (Anthis) Harness. He married Hazel (Sager) Harness on February 6, 1955 and recently celebrated 68 years of marriage. They raised their children Harold, Gary, and Cheryl in...

Mar 15, 2023

Connie S. Frazier Melson, 67, of Chillicothe (previously of Circleville), passed away on March 15, 2023. She was born August 9, 1955 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Donald & Catherine (Kate Meeker) Frazier. Connie is survived by her daughter, Shauna Stonerock, grandchildren Ceryan (Aaron) Lemaster, Karrson Stonerock, & Elle Stonerock, all of Circleville, siblings Cathy (Richard) Morehead of...

Mar 14, 2023

Chloe Ann Park, 80 passed peacefully on March 14, 2023 at National Church Residences.  She was born on October 26, 1942 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Rev. Arthur and Virginia (Arledge) Cupp and lived a happy peaceful life.  She was a member of Andersonville United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sister-in-laws,...