Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Aug 30, 2022

Shelby Albert Fraley II, 88, of Circleville passed away on August 30, 2022.  He was born on May 28, 1934 in Kanawha County, West Virginia to Shelby and Maude (Ratcliffe) Fraley.  He belonged to Pickaway Lodge #23 F&AM, Shrine of Columbus and Amvets #2256, was a Veteran of the US Army and was retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in...

Aug 30, 2022

Shirley Price, 87, of Circleville passed away on August 30, 2022.  She was born on February 22, 1935 in Circleville to William and Cora (Arledge) Essick.  She had worked at GE for 30 plus years.  Shirley was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, was a 20 plus year volunteer for Berger Hospital and enjoyed...

Aug 23, 2022

Mary Doddroe, 82, of Circleville passed away on August 23, 2022.  She was born on August 8, 1940 in Columbus to James and Helen (Armentrout) Emerine.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Russell Doddroe, grandchild Carrie and by two brothers Jim and Milt Emerine.  Mary is survived by her children Earl and...

Aug 23, 2022

Daniel E. Conkel passed away at home surrounded by his family on August 23, 2022 and entered the joys of heaven following a lengthy illness.  Dan was born on October 24, 1945, in Alma, Ohio to the late Delbert and Ruth (Smith) Conkel.  A Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio, Dan was the main mechanical systems engineer...

Aug 21, 2022

Mary Ruth Thomas, at the age of 82 went home to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, August 21, 2022. She was born April 16, 1940. She is the daughter of Walter Earl and Lillian Roberta (Starkey) Cottrell. She is survived by her four sons:  David (Sherry) Thomas of Finksburg, MD, Jonathan (Tina Mae) Thomas of Bowling Green, KY,...

Aug 21, 2022

Lee Berkey, 82, of Stoutsville passed away on August 21, 2022.  He was born on May 10, 1941 in Nova, Ohio to Paul and Anna (Motter) Berkey.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn (Moles) Berkey and brother James Berkey.  Lee an Air Force Veteran is survived by his children Kimberly Berkey,...

Aug 19, 2022

LAURELVILLE – Lucas (Luke) Tyler Haddox, age 26, passed from this life on August 19, 2022. He was born December 16, 1995 in Lancaster, Ohio and lived in Laurelville.

Luke is survived by his parents Melissa (Nelson Delong) Hart and Jeffery (Andrea) Haddox; brother Caleb (Lura Calhoun) Haddox and nephews Cuyler Haddox and Malachi Sheets;...

Aug 19, 2022

Ronald Reynolds passed away peacefully on August 19, 2022 at Riverside Hospital with family around him.  Ronald is preceded in death by his parents Hydric and Sylvia (Martin) Reynolds.  He is survived by his wife Gloria (Blankenship) Reynolds of Ohio, his brother Don (Billie Sue) Reynolds of Virginia, his sister Joan (Pete) Stiltner of Virginia, his sons Richard (Judy)...

Aug 19, 2022

Luanna (Dresbach) Davis, a lifelong resident of Circleville passed away on August 19, 2022.  She is now at peace and pain free.  She was born February 23, 1938 to the late Sherman G. and Betty (Brown) Dresbach.  She was married to her high school sweetheart, Fred “Speeder” Davis for 45 years until his passing in 1999.  She is survived...

Aug 18, 2022

Tracy Blackman, 44, of Circleville passed away on August 18, 2022.  She was born on June 5, 1978 in Richmond, VA to James and Brenda (Inge) Blackman Sr.  She was preceded in death by her step-father Gene Campbell.  Tracy is survived by her father James Blackman Sr., her mother Brenda Campbell, her significant other Douglas Butler, her children Chad...

Aug 17, 2022

Robert Wilbur, 81, of Laurelville passed away on August 17, 2022.  He was born on February 23, 1941 in Vinton County to Arnold and Minnie (Leitch) Wilbur.  He worked for C and L Erectors and Riggs and Noble Bus Tours.  He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Aug 16, 2022

George Anthony “The Governor” Quinn, Sr. passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family on August 16, 2022.  He was born on April 5, 1942 in Dalton, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by parents Arthur Tyree and Gertrude Quinn.  He worked for PPG for 25 years and was a United States Marine Veteran from 1961-1965.   He was...

Aug 14, 2022

Paul E. Fenstermaker, DVM, known as “Doc” to four generations of farmers and friends throughout Pickaway County, died peacefully on Sunday morning, August 14, 2022. He lived a rich and fulfilling life of almost 102 years. Born on September 22, 1920, Paul was the son of Charles and Alice Edna Fenstermaker. He and his older sister Helen and older...

Aug 13, 2022

On August 13, 2022, Mignonette Ann Shaffer, 63 passed in her sleep.   She was a gentle soul, whose smile will be missed.  She was born September 14, 1958, in Circleville, Ohio, to Clarence and Janet (Eccard) Shaffer.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Thad and infant brother Tad; grandparents Clarence Sr. and Ruth Shaffer, and...

Aug 12, 2022

Corey Jordan, 25, of South Bloomfield passed away on August 12, 2022.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Jeff and Pam (Jordan) Sanders.  Corey was preceded in death by his grandfather’s Bill Jordan and Bob Sanders.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his daughter Stella Jordan and her mother Tierra Duran, grandmothers Shirley Jordan and...

Aug 10, 2022

Shawn O’Dell, 47, of Circleville passed away on August 10, 2022.  He was born on February 28, 1975 in Circleville to Jack and Diane (Burris) O’Dell.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by uncles and aunts Richard, Lois, Dave, Bill, Mary and Darlene.  Shawn is survived by his wife Sherry (Ferguson) O’Dell, his mother Diane...

Aug 9, 2022

Dr. Donald “Dick” Rhoads, 88, of Circleville passed away on August 9, 2022.  He was born on December 11, 1933 in Circleville to John and Rita Ruth (Wellington) Rhoads.  He spent many summers in Montana with his family and friends.   He was a Veteran having served in U.S. Navy, was part owner of Riceland Golf Course and was a...

Aug 8, 2022

Karen S. Massie-Stires, 65, of Mount Sterling passed away after a prolonged battle with illness surrounded by her family on August 8, 2022.  She was born on May 23, 1957 in Columbus to Donald Lee and Mary (Durban) Massie.    She was a retired dietary manager at St. Rita’s Nursing Home.  She received her Associates Degree from Columbus State.  She...

Aug 8, 2022

Iona Mae Glenn, 79, of Tarlton passed away on August 8, 2022.  She was born on January 31, 1943 in Pickaway County to Pearl and Faye (Monroe) Graham.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Russel Glenn, daughter Shelah Hufford, 2 grandchildren and brothers Steve and Danny Graham.  Iona is survived by her...

Aug 7, 2022

Morgan Emmalee Dials, 33, of Circleville passed away on August 7, 2022.  She was born on July 6, 1989 in Columbus to Rhodes Martin and Lisa (Speakman) Dials.  She was a 2007 Hamilton Township graduate, 2009 Bradford Tech School graduate and was working on her Bachelors at OCU.  She was a sales operations supervisor for Health Care Logistics since...