Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jan 10, 2023

Margaret Watson, 80, of Circleville passed away on January 10, 2023.  She was born on August 16, 1942 in Circleville to Robert and Helen (Hettinger) Cline.  She was a 60 plus year Sunday School Teacher.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Lucille, Annabell, Edith, Georgia Mae and Alice.  Margaret is survived by...

Jan 9, 2023

Bonnie Lou Wells Koch, the beautiful, intelligent and talented wife and mother, peacefully passed into heaven on Monday, January 9, 2023.  She was the daughter of Dorotha “Dorothy” Wells and Claude “Bogey” Wells, owners of both Weaver and Wells and Wells’ Restaurants, Circleville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Tommy “Tom” Wells....

Jan 9, 2023

Forrest J. “Pal” Easter passed away on January 9, 2023.  He was born May 30, 1937 in Pickaway County.  He was preceded in death by his father Clarence “Ted” and mother Mary, step mother Doris and by two brothers and one sister.  Pal loved to hunt, fish and farming.  Pal is survived by his loving wife of 64 years...

Jan 8, 2023

Kimberly Bond, 64, of Williamsport passed away on January 8, 2023.  She was born on January 11, 1958 in Columbus to Robert and Evelyn (Wright) Hastings.  Kimberly enjoyed crafting, gardening and spending time with family.  She was preceded in death by her father.  Kimberly is survived by her mother Evelyn, her children Devin and Cameron (Brittney) Bond, grandchildren Madalyn,...

Jan 6, 2023

Robert J. Seymour, 98, of Laurelville, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023.  Robert was born on June 3, 1924.  After returning from World War II he married his loving wife Margie (Welch) Seymour who preceded him in death.  He was the second of 10 children born to Basil and Mildred (Smith) Seymour.  Those siblings who preceded him...

Jan 3, 2023

Jerry Eckart, 73, of Circleville passed away on January 3, 2023.  He was born on March 20, 1949 in Cincinnati to Robert and Dorothy (Laycock) Eckart.  Jerry never met a stranger and if he liked you enough he may have baked you a cheese cake, or he’d buy a dozen of Lindseys pumpkin donuts.  He loved his community and...

Jan 3, 2023

William Houser, 72, of Williamsport passed away on January 3, 2023.  He was born on September 19, 1950 in Columbus to Carl and Virginia (Dawson) Houser.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Jesse Houser and sister Jackie Houser Wilson.  He retired from Mead/RCA.  William is survived by his wife Lynda (Savage) Houser,...

Jan 2, 2023

Linda Bucher, 76, of Amanda passed away on January 2, 2023.  She was born on July 30, 1946 in Washington D.C. to Louise Moffitt.  She was preceded in death by her mother and a son David Michael Sterner.  Linda is survived by her husband Jack Bucher whom she married on July 25, 1992, her son Henry Sterner, step daughters...

Jan 2, 2023

Henry Oliver, 70, of Mount Sterling passed away on January 2, 2023.  He was born on December 30, 1952 in Richmondale to Charles and Anna (Gillum) Oliver.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Judy Osborne and Charles Oliver.  Henry is survived by his wife Sue (Brumfield) Oliver, his sister Dorothy McMurrain, children Chris...

Dec 30, 2022

Barbara Miller, 79, of Circleville passed away on December 30, 2022.  She was born September 13, 1943 in Lookout, KY to Glenn and Mattie (Hinkle) Childers.  Barbara attended Heritage Nazarene, worked at Berger Hospital Cafeteria and loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas...

Dec 29, 2022

Rickie Lee Davis, 66, of Ashville passed away on December 29, 2022.  He was born on January 30, 1956 in Columbus to Noah and Shirley (Ramey) Davis.  He was preceded in by his 1st wife Mildred (Capper) Davis, son Rickie Davis, Jr. grandparents Chick Humphries, Marvine Burgoon, Charles and Goldie Davis, sister Patty Ray and Bill Jordan who raised...

Dec 28, 2022

Staci Nicole Hall, 37, of Stoutsville, passed away December 28, 2022.  She was born February 14, 1985 in Lancaster to Victor B. and Colleen (Schlosser) Hall. Staci was a child of God who always had a smile on her face and never met a stranger.  She was a loving daughter, mother, aunt and niece.  She was preceded in death...

Dec 27, 2022

Martha Elizabeth Riffle, 81, of Circleville went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2022. She was born on April 20, 1941 in Point Pleasant, WV to Robert and Kathleen (Kerns) Rainey.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ned Riffle and daughter Peggy Sue Smith.  Martha is survived by...

Dec 26, 2022

Grace Watson, 95, of Ashville passed away on December 26, 2022.  She was born on February 24, 1927 in Ashville to Creed and Mary (Fowler) Ward.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Sigle Watson, son Daniel M. Watson, Robert “Sonny” Ward, Vera Mae Smith, Marvine DeVors, Geralene Lightfoot, Helen and Neil.   Grace...

Dec 26, 2022

Pamela Lewis, 65, of Circleville passed away on December 26, 2022.  She was born on August 30, 1957 in Circleville to Thomas and Charlene (Alexander) Anderson.  She had worked at Spires Pest Control for 18 years.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Tommy Anderson.  Pamela is survived by her husband Keith Lewis,...

Dec 25, 2022

Clarence Smith, 78, of Stoutsville passed away on December 25, 2022.  He was born on June 30, 1944 in Pikeville, KY to Willie and Nancy (May) Smith.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Donna (Kendall) Smith and siblings Bob, Clifford and Marie.  Clarence is survived by his children Teresa Pitts Smith, Kimberly...

Dec 23, 2022

Billy Lee Stephenson, 75, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Dorlores (Deem) Stephenson.  Father-in-law Gerald Platz and sister-in-law and niece Amy and Chelsea Karr.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years Susan.  Daughter Jennifer (Joel) Poupart and grandkids Leo and Sam Poupart.

Billy is...

Dec 20, 2022

Debbie (Azbell) Hurd, 64, of Williamsport, passed away on December 20, 2022, surrounded by her family after a brief illness.  She was born on August 18, 1958 in Logan, Ohio to Robert and Audrey Azbell (now of Circleville, Ohio).  Debbie cherished time with her family and loved them with all her heart.  Debbie was preceded in death by her...

Dec 20, 2022

Rev. Glen and Daisy Seymour were Don’s parents. They loved each other and each of their children equally. To them were born Donna Jean, James Stephen, Donald Lee, Freda Jane and Bonnie Marie.

In 1936, someone invited them to attend revival services at Circleville First Church of Christ in Christian Union. In that revival, both of his...

Dec 20, 2022

Anthony Joseph Gilmore “Squeaky”, 52 of Grove City, passed away on December 20, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on May 10, 1971, in Columbus, the son of Lloyd and Linda (Armatrout) Loring.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Michelle Gilmore.  He is survived by his children, Paula Gilmore, Breyahna Gilmore, Anna Gilmore and Anthony Loring;...