Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Oct 24, 2021

Angela Henson, 49, of Lancaster passed away on October 24, 2021.  She was born on December 10, 1971 in Columbus to Carl and Delois (Turberville) White.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Timothy White and her inlaws Silas and Flora Henson Jr. Angela is survived by her husband Silas “Sonny” Henson III,...

Oct 24, 2021

Paul D. Knisley went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 24 2021, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Paul was born on August 18, 1940. He is predeceased by his parents Melvin D. Knisley and Laura Jean Huffman Knisley and brother and sister-in-law Allan Brooks and Cynthia Knisley, father-in-law Donald E....

Oct 21, 2021

Bruce Hartley, 66, of Stoutsville passed away on October 21, 2021.  He was born on March 20, 1955 in Laurelville to Orland Franklin and Jean Elizabeth (Gilliand) Hartley.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Chris, Dan and Frank Hartley.  Bruce is survived by his wife Sherry (Gierhart) Hartley, children Bruce S. Jr. (Amanda)...

Oct 19, 2021

Meranda Michelle VanGundy, 34, of Circleville passed away October 19, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her brother Randy “Tubz” VanGundy II.  She is survived by her son Trent VanGundy, fiancé Chad Hartshorn, father Randy (Tonya) VanGundy, mother Cathy Wallace Estep and stepmother Mary (Bob) Giffin, sisters Cathline Hart, Felicia Wallace and Betsy VanGundy,...

Oct 18, 2021

Jim “Rock” Walrath entered the happy hunting grounds on October 18, 2021, from his home in Ohio after a lengthy illness.  Jim was born in Nekoosa, Wisconsin on April 13, 1940, to Kelsey and Margret (VanTassel) Walrath.  Jim was united in marriage to Sharon (Engwall) Walrath and they had three children.  He was an avid outdoorsman, fond of the...

Oct 18, 2021

James “Jim” Jones, 89, of Stoutsville passed away on October 18, 2021.  He was born on February 11, 1932 in Grayson, KY to Benny and Bertie (Vaughn) Jones.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn (Anders) Jones, sons James and Dennis Jones and brother Clyde Fuller.  He retired from General Motors Fisher...

Oct 16, 2021

Sharon Deloris Baker, age 69, of South Bloomingville, Ohio passed away on October 16, 2021.  She was born in South Bloomingville, Ohio on November 1, 1951 the daughter of the late Jesse and Esther M. Davis, South Bloomingville, Ohio.  She is survived by daughters, Tammie Burgess, Nancy Marcum, Charity Williams and Ashley Webb, daughter-in-law Jody Baker, grandchildren Jesse and...

Oct 16, 2021

Joan Marsha (Gibbs) Krystof, 76, Circleville, passed into eternal life October 16, 2021.  Joan was born on January 8, 1945 to the Reverend Orville F. and Gertrude (Pletcher) Gibbs in Baltimore, Ohio.  She graduated from Circleville High School.  After retiring from the public service sector, she became a House Mother to several sororities and fraternities where she received the...

Oct 15, 2021

Robert Burgess, 44 of Circleville passed away on October 15, 2021.  He was born on April 25, 1977 in Columbus to Gerald and Mildred (Fields) Burgess Sr.  He was preceded in death by his mother.  Robert is survived by his father, Gerald Burgess of Columbus, children Chase Lemaster, Elizabeth, Raegan and Liberty Burgess and siblings Jerry Jr. and Heather...

Oct 15, 2021

Aaron Thomas Taylor, a loving father, husband, son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2021. Aaron was born on December 9, 1986 to his parents Tom and Denise Taylor who survive. Aaron is also survived and is extremely missed by his son Ethan Thomas Taylor, wife Lisa Forsythe-Taylor, step daughter Makalya Cogburn, sister Heather Hess (Fernando...

Oct 14, 2021

Michael Lee Daubenmire, Rockbridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2021 after an extended illness.  He was surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born September 27, 1957 to Jim and Fanny (Adams) Daubenmire.  Mike grew up as a Laurelville kid, always on his bike riding around town, hanging out at the...

Oct 13, 2021

Ronald Imler, 55, of Circleville passed away on October 13, 2021.  He was born on February 16, 1966 in Circleville to Daniel and Betty (Reed) Imler.  He was preceded in death by a daughter Emma K. Imler and father-in-law Delbert Bush.  He was a dedicated trustee and leader at Cornerstone Church and was a member of Forjak...

Oct 13, 2021

Hershall Parsley Sr., 71, of Laurelville passed away on October 13, 2021.  He was born on September 27, 1950 in Paintsville, KY to William and Mary (Bowens) Parsley Sr.  He was preceded in death by his father and siblings William Parsley Jr. and Linda Holobaugh.  Hershall is survived by his mother Mary, loving companion Joyce Haines, children Hershall (Tricia)...

Oct 13, 2021

Timothy Dean Stonerock, 55, of Ashville passed away October 13th surrounded by family.  He was born December 1, 1965 to Charles and Eldene (Eldridge) Stonerock.  He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Eldene Stonerock, brothers Mike and Tommy and sister Debbie.  He is survived by his wife Marie Stonerock who he loved very much, his brother...

Oct 12, 2021

Jessie S. (Ellis) Juniper passed on October 12, 2021 at Adena Hospital, Chillicothe.  Jessie was born January 2, 1940 in Blue Sulfer Springs, WV to Acy G. and Lora L. (Burns) Ellis.  Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, son Larry Myers Jr. and brother Dodrall Ellis.  Survived by daughters Terri Micals, Debra Cleveland and Sandra Myers; brothers...

Oct 10, 2021

Michael Shane McElvain, “Mike” (72) of Kingston, Ohio was born on January 13, 1949 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late James W and Mary A McElvain.  Mike passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2021.  Mike after high school enlisted in the Army.  Where he was military police and was honorably discharged.  Afterwards, Mike worked at Big Bear...

Oct 9, 2021

Glenn Russell Yaple, 88, passed away on October 9, 2021. He was born February 17, 1933, in Hallsville Ohio, to Russell and Dolores (Dresbach) Yaple. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lissa (Given) Yaple; brother-in-law Clyde (Patty) Karshner; brother in-law and sister-in-law John and Linda (Given) Stevenson; and brother in-law and sister-in-law...

Oct 9, 2021

William D. Heiskell of Circleville passed away on October 9, 2021.  He was born on October 23, 1924 to William and Maybell (Davis) Heiskell Sr.  He served in WWII in European Theater, graduated from Ohio State University and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.  He joined his father in the Real Estate business and spent 43...

Oct 9, 2021

Paul A. Dye, age 90, was called home to be with our Lord, Saturday, October 9, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Clara Belle Bailey; son Tony (Lori) Dye; granddaughter Bailey K. Dye; brother Shelby (Nancy) Dye; sisters Eunice Payne; Vivian (David) Garrett; sisters-in-law Nancy (Keith) Reeves; Mabel Swackhammer; brothers-in-law Jim (Jane) Bailey; John...

Oct 8, 2021

Heidi Collins, 46, of Amanda, along with fiancé Alan D. Smith, passed away on October 8, 2021 as a result of an auto accident.  She was born on October 26, 1973 in Dekalb, Texas to Kenny Warner and Beth (Buckalew) and Rod Richardson.  She was a foster parent for the last 5 years.  Heidi is preceded in death by...