Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Dec 24, 2021

Richard Allen Greenlee was born on December 31st, 1941. He was a lifelong resident of Circleville, a graduate of Circleville High School, and a proud Marine Corps veteran. He worked alongside his father and mother for nearly forty years at Denver Greenlee Band Instruments.

Most people know Richard as Grandmaster Greenlee, as he was head of the...

Dec 20, 2021

Gary E. Fraley, 53, of Columbus passed away on December 20, 2021.  He was born on January 24, 1968 in Columbus to Milford and Alice (Holloway) Fraley.  Gary worked for Young’s Towing and retired from RDP Foods and attended Walnut Hill Church.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step father Frank Young, siblings...

Dec 19, 2021

Herbert A. Swank, Sr. 65, of Circleville, passed away December 19, 2021 at his home.  He was born October 4, 1956 in Columbus the son of Clyde V. and Vina (Stapleton) Swank.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, an avid motorcyclist, loved his Harley and his dog Cubby.  Herbert was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Rosemary...

Dec 18, 2021

William Clifton, 64, of Logan passed away on December 18, 2021.  He was born on April 3, 1957 in Circleville to George and Betty (Weaver) Clifton.  He was a lifelong employee of Peerless Saw Company.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Travis Clifton and siblings Edith Forsythe, George O. Clifton, Sandra Couch,...

Dec 17, 2021

Marilyn Ruth Shirey, 76, of Circleville passed away on December 17, 2021.  She was born on March 17, 1945 in Jackson, Ohio to Kenneth and Anna (Martin) Seymour.  She was an avid Ohio State and Nascar Fan.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Shirey, brothers Willard and Roger Seymour and grandson...

Dec 16, 2021

Jack Corder, 74, of Circleville, Ohio passed away at his home following an extended illness surrounded by family on December 16, 2021.  Jack was born on December 10, 1948 in Wayland, KY to Elliott and Maude (Triplett) Corder.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Charles and sister Louise Durphey.  Jack is survived by his wife of...

Dec 15, 2021

Jean L. Hawks, 86, went to be with God on December 15, 2021 at Brown Memorial Home.  She was born on October 20, 1935.  She married Carl E. Hawks on November 11, 1955 and together they had two children Pamela (Randy) Guiles and Timothy B. Hawks.  She also left behind grandchildren Ashley, Todd, Chrissy and Eric and great grandchildren...

Dec 14, 2021

Travis W. Clifton, 44, of Logan passed away on December 14, 2021.  He was born on May 16, 1977 in Circleville to William E. and Melba (Perkins) Clifton.  He worked at Kenworth Trucking.  Following his grandfather he owned/operated Woody’s Bar.  He loved hunting, his dogs, country music, going to concerts, casinos and hanging with friends.  He was a member...

Dec 13, 2021

Kathryn Ann Hill, 90, went to be with God the evening of Monday, December 13, 2021 at Brown Memorial Home.  She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, WV.  She then married William Gene Hill, June 13, 1948 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Parkersburg, WV.  They then moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she worked...

Dec 11, 2021

Theodore “Ted” Adrien Dumm, 79, passed away at his home in Stoutsville, Ohio December 11, 2021.  He was born September 22, 1942 in Circleville, Ohio to Grover C. Dumm and Ruth Troehler.  Ted was a former employee of The Circleville Herald.  He began his employment with The Herald as a paper boy when he was 11 years old.  When...

Dec 9, 2021

Thelma “Pauline” Garrett, 91, of Circleville passed away on December 9, 2021.  She was born on November 10, 1930 to Clarence and Bessie (King) Huffer.  She was an Avon representative for 65 plus years and did babysitting for many years.  Pauline never met a stranger, was loved by all who met her, her greatest joy was her family and...

Dec 8, 2021

Mike Tewksbury, 63, of Orient, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Mike was a longstanding member of IATSE Local 12 out of Columbus, Ohio.  Formerly, he was the owner of the Darby Tavern and served in the U.S. Army.  Mike was a kind, but private individual who...

Dec 8, 2021

Clinton James Fury, 70, of Circleville passed away on December 8, 2021.  He was born on April 19, 1951 in Parkersburg, WV to Kenneth and Mary (Hiehle) Fury.  He was a Navy Veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother Kerry Fury.  Clinton is survived by his children Thomas Fury...

Dec 6, 2021

James Barcus, 60, of Circleville passed away on December 6, 2021.  He was born on September 14, 1961 in Gallipolis to William and Betty (Gibson) Barcus.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  James is survived by his siblings William and John Barcus and Deborah Clifton and Patricia Riffle.  Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 9,...

Dec 3, 2021

Frances Martin, 90, of Circleville passed away on December 3, 2021.  She was born on October 13, 1931 in Wilsonville, Alabama to Carl and Myrtle (Riley) Jackson.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Edward Martin.  Frances is survived by her children Karlene LoConti, Melissa Martin and her grandchildren Alicea Irwin, Garrett and...

Dec 1, 2021

Richard Brink, 73, of Circleville passed away on December 1, 2021.  He was born on February 6, 1948 in Circleville to Merle and Gayle (Timmons) Brink.  He was preceded in death by his father Merle Brink, mother Gayle Merriman, brother Steven Brink and sister Lynn Caudill.  Richard is survived by his wife Connie (Coleman) Brink, children Tamara Brink-Eslick, Brian...

Dec 1, 2021

William F. Fausnaugh, 58, of Circleville, passed away December 1, 2021.  He was born April 24, 1963 in Circleville the son of Russell and Wanda (Giffin) Fausnaugh.  Willie loved to fish, hunt, mushroom hunting and stirring up chaos.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Samantha, daughter Bobbi Jo, brother Gary Giffin, sister Kathy Campbell and sister-in-law...

Nov 30, 2021

Danielle Thompson, 29, of Williamsport passed away on November 30, 2021.  She was born on August 10, 1992 in Columbus to Danny and Lorri “Teresa” (Longworth) Thompson.  She attended Westfall High School and was a cosmetologist.  In addition to her father Danny Thompson and mother Lorri “Teresa” (Ken) Perkins she is survived by her son Kole Alexander Layton, sister...

Nov 30, 2021

Jonnie Ilene Diamond, 66, of Circleville, passed away on November 30, 2021.  She was born on April 15, 1954 in Circleville to John and Voudis (Keaton) Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Duane Speakman; grandchild, Dreams Kellough; great-grandchild, Jack; and sisters, Betty, Brenda and Barb.  Jonnie is survived by her children,...

Nov 30, 2021

Ralph Gene Badgley, 67, of Circleville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.  He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family and prayer.  He was born May 23, 1954 in Columbus the son of the late Guy and Maxine (Tucker) Badgley.  He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, his...