Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Mar 13, 2023

Betty Ruth (Gleaton) Platz left this world on March 13th 2023 to reunite with her late husband Gerald Platz. Betty and Jerry enjoyed 65 years of marriage before his passing on November 8th 2022. Betty retired from the Farm Service Agency in 2003 after 13 years of service. When she wasn't loving on her 7 children and husband, she...

Mar 11, 2023

William “Dennie” Evans, Jr. passed from this life on March 11, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Michelle (Lochbaum) Evans; mom, Sara Brown; mother-in-law, Norma Burton; son, David Lee; brothers, Phillip (Crystal) and Jason; sister, Pati; brother-in-law, Tim (Renee) Lochbaum; daughter-in-law, April Evans; granddaughters, Neveah, Lily, Einsley; 4 step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren and many nieces and...

Mar 11, 2023

Steven E. Fullen, 81, of Williamsport, took his final ride to be with the love of his life on March 11, 2023.  He was born March 9, 1942 in Pickaway Co. the son of Owen and Mary (Phillips) Fullen.  He was a lifelong resident of Williamsport since 1963 and retired after 40 years at G.E.  Steven was a professional...

Mar 10, 2023

Keith E. Poling, 86, of Circleville, OH went home to the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2023.  Keith was born on June 7, 1936, to parents Glenn L. and Maxine M. (Valentine) Poling, in Fairfield County, OH.  He was raised by grandparents, Rancie and Edith Poling.  He was a National Honor Society member and graduated from Stoutsville High School. ...

Mar 10, 2023

Mary A. (Vanover) Nelson, 76, of Circleville died on March 10, 2023 at her residence.  She was born December 30, 1946 in Vinton Co. to James and Mildred (Yaple) Vanover.  She was preceded in death by her husband Earl R. Nelson and brothers Jack, Carl, Chester, Billy, Junior and Donald.  Mary is survived by her daughters Rhonda Nelson and...

Mar 10, 2023

Ruby J. (Garrett) Spackey,  passed away Friday March 10, 2023 at her home in South Bloomingville surrounded by her loved ones after a brief battle with lung cancer.  She was born on December 20, 1942 in Hocking County to the late Ernest and Ruth (Burgoon) Garrett.  She was married to  David Spackey on June 3, 1967 and they shared...

Mar 9, 2023

Linda McKee, 78, of Circleville passed away on March 9, 2023.  She was born on July 5, 1944 in Ashland, Kentucky to Eugene and Marie (Blankenship) Mansfield.  She was the owner of Linda’s Cardinal Market for 14 years.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Rick Wissinger and brother Ronald Mansfield.  Linda is...

Mar 7, 2023

Karen Lynn Wiget, 76, of Laurelville, passed away on March 7, 2023.  She was born on May 13, 1946 to Loring Hulse and Virginia Mae (Strawser) Karshner.  Karen retired from Nationwide Insurance and was a Giant Pumpkin Grower alongside Buddy Conley.  Karen graduated from Laurelville High School in 1964.  She started her career as a beautician, later working for...

Mar 6, 2023

Jane Elvessa (Spung) Webb, 70, of Circleville passed away on March 6, 2023.  She was born on November 24, 1952 in Circleville to Lloyd Everette and Roanne Eloise (Ketterman) Spung.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Jeremiah J. Webb,  brother Paul Spung and sisters and brothers-in-law Anita Maynard, Carl Webb, Mary Jarboe,...

Mar 5, 2023

Charles Nelson Garrabrant, 53, of Circleville, Ohio died March 5, 2023 at OSU Heart Center due to complications.  He was born December 14, 1969, the son of Robert and Betty (Newman) Garrabrant.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Ada Newman of Kentucky, Robert and Ruth Garrabrant of Ohio, his father Robert L. Garrabrant and his...

Mar 4, 2023

Tyler Linn Burns 65, of Brandon, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, of complications due to bladder cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Maynard Burns. He is survived by his mother, Helen Burns, wife, Dr. Merryl Koplo, daughter, Kristen Burns, brother, Tim (and Jenny) Burns, aunt and uncle Beverly and David Styers and many...

Mar 4, 2023

Rex D. Buller, DVM, known to many as “Doc”, graduated peacefully into heaven surrounded by family on Saturday, March 4, 2023.  Born on January 19, 1936, Rex was the oldest son of Harmon J. and Maxie (Carey) Buller of Fairmount, IN.  It was in that small town that the late Doc Carter sparked Rex’s love of veterinary medicine.  A...

Mar 3, 2023

Gary Knox, 76, of Circleville passed away on March 3, 2023. Gary was a USMC veteran.   He was born on September 16, 1946 in Columbus to Olus and Virginia (Allen) Knox.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Gary is survived by his wife Barbara (Yerian) Knox, daughter Heidi Bentz, grandchildren Sara and Seth, brother Michael (April) Knox,...

Mar 3, 2023

Jared Bogard “Bo” Porter, 23, of Circleville passed away on March 3, 2023.  He was born on January 22, 2000 during a snowstorm to Tom and Kris (Lewis) Porter.  He was full of passion for life and loved a spirited debate. Bo graduated from Circleville High School in 2018 where he played many sports with soccer being his favorite. ...

Feb 28, 2023

Ryan Alexander Mundy, 30, of Lancaster, passed away on February 27, 2023.  Ryan was born June 26, 1992.  He was a 2011 graduate from Amanda Clearcreek High School.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harold and Betty Mundy.  Ryan is survived by his loving mother Melissa Mundy, brother Hunter (Maggie) Ricketts, step father Doug Ricketts, father Mitch...

Feb 26, 2023

Isabelle “Dixie” Mason Ryckman Walker, a woman of extraordinary depth and warmth, passed away February 26th, 2023 peacefully in her sleep on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. Born in Ventura, California on March 28th, 1940, Dixie lived a life full of color, love, and kindness.

Dixie was a nurse, photographer, gardener, pianist, and most importantly, an extraordinary...

Feb 26, 2023

William “Bill” Coleman, 87, of Williamsport passed away on February 26, 2023.  He was born on June 20, 1935 in Wayne Township  to Ralph and Dorothy (Heeter) Coleman. Bill was a retired Lieutenant with Pickaway County Corrections.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Garnetta (Vance) Coleman, son William C. Coleman Jr. and...

Feb 26, 2023

Ruth Frances Smith Albright, 98, formerly of South Bloomingville, Ohio died peacefully Sunday, February 26, 2023, after a long life well-lived.  Ruth was born on November 17, 1924 to Shirley and Bertha (Truex) Smith in Hocking County, Ohio.  Ruth married Rolland M. “Johnny” Albright on February 10, 1945, in San Diego, California.  After Johnny was discharged from the Marine...

Feb 25, 2023

Pamela Renee Croston unexpectedly passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the age of 52. She was born December 18, 1970 in Circleville to Dorothy Martin (Daniels) and Kenny Martin.

Pam was known for her caring and loving personality. She held professions as a barber and a nurse, which meant her persona affected many individuals....

Feb 24, 2023

Alva J. Keeton, 85, of Circleville, passed away on February 24, 2023 at OSU Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 24, 1938 in Kingston, Ohio, the son of Emery and Ina (Jarrell) Keeton.  Preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 34 years, JoAnn (Holland) Keeton, on July 14, 1994, also preceded...