Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Sep 27, 2021

Lynn Suzette Verfaillie 69, of Circleville passed away peacefully on September 27th surrounded by the love she cultivated throughout her life.She was born Feb 29th, 1952, in Clinton Iowa, the daughter of JoAnn (Darr) Kinkaid and the late Gerald Cheramy.  Lynn is survived by her husband and high school sweetheart Tom Verfaillie whom she married on April...

Sep 27, 2021

Ryan Graham, 46, of Lancaster passed away on September 27, 2021.  He was born on March 5, 1975 in Circleville to Leroy and Charlotte (Robinson) Graham.  He was preceded in death by his father.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, was a good cook, worked at Quikrete and enjoyed Ohio State and loved his family.  Ryan is survived by his mother,...

Sep 27, 2021

Janie Ball, 64, of Circleville passed away on September 27, 2021.  She was born on June 18, 1957 in Circleville to Ronald and Alberta (Smith) Clark.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother Junior Clark.  Janie is survived by her sons John (Tonya) and Joseph (Lisa) Ball, grandson Jonathn, siblings Bill Waugh, Brenda Thompson,...

Sep 26, 2021

Merl Jarrell, 82, of Circleville passed away on September 26, 2021.  He was born on September 11, 1939 in Sandy Hook, KY to Curtis and Lorene (Barker) Jarrell.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Betty (Payne) Jarrell, son Dan Jarrell, siblings Ronnie and Clinton Jarrell, step sons Bruce and Rodney Stump. Merl...

Sep 26, 2021

Geraldine (Jerri) Mowry, 77, died Sunday, Sept 26, 2021 in a local hospital. Born Sept 11, 1944 and beloved wife of James Mowry, loving mother of Michael (Malinda) Mowry, Robert (Marlene) Mowry and Jamie (Gordon) Kimberly, and loving grandmother to 5. Daughter of Wilma Jernigan and was one of twelve siblings.

Her many successes include 51 years...

Sep 25, 2021

Margaret C. Seitz, 91, of Stoutsville, passed away on September 25, 2021 at her residence.  She was born at her home in Kingston on June 30, 1930 the daughter of Albert and Marie (Brady) Barnhart.  She attended Ringgold United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nolan Seitz; siblings, Herman Barnhart,...

Sep 25, 2021

Linda Colburn, 73, of Circleville passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born on March 30, 1948 in Circleville to Marion and Francis (Koon) Giffin.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Brenda Giffin Keene.  Linda is survived by her children Francis Colburn, George (Carla) Colburn, grandchildren Amanda, Shiann, Adam, Morgan and...

Sep 24, 2021

MaryAnn Elizabeth Martin, age 85 of Circleville, Ohio passed away September 24, 2021, at Post-Acute Care, surrounded by her family.  In her lifetime she worked as a bus driver for Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD), St. James the Less, cooking for nuns, Volunteering Special Olympics, Lady of year 2001-2002 K of C, and Cooking for Knights of...

Sep 22, 2021

Gerald L. McNichols, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 22, 2021. He was born May 29, 1949, to George Lemuel McNichols and Nina (Hart) McNichols.  He was preceded in death by parents, stepmother Ida Mae McNichols, siblings Norman “Jack,” Albert “Dude,” Dallas, Imogene McNichols, Virginia Nelson, and Sharon Leasure. A veteran of the Vietnam War,...

Sep 21, 2021

Kathryn Miller, 70, of Circleville passed away on September 21, 2021.  She was born on April 3, 1951 in Logan to Jack and Etta (Pinkstock) Hartshorn.  Kathryn is survived by her husband, whom she married on March 23, 1974, of 47 years David L. Miller, daughters Kim (Greg) Shanton and Stephanie (Tim) Brown, grandsons Caushen and Cohen Shanton.  She...

Sep 20, 2021

Linda L. Davis, 83, of Circleville, passed away at her residence on September 20, 2021.  She was born on December 25, 1937 the daughter of Chet and Katherine (Bowers) Hempleman.  Linda graduated from Mount Carmel School of Nursing and had a long career of patient care.  She had a strong love for the Buckeyes and her dogs. She was...

Sep 20, 2021

Muriel Smith, 71, of Circleville passed away on September 20, 2021.  She was born in Lima on April 6, 1950 to Leroy and Viola (Burden) Miller.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Smith, great granddaughter Kyluh Tolle and by 8 siblings.  Muriel spent her life as a caregiver and was dedicated...

Sep 20, 2021

Billy E Routte 78 of Laurelville passed away September 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1943 to Wallace and Leona (Smith) Routte. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Sarajane Kyle. Billy is survived by his wife Mary of 57 years, two daughters Teresa Bircher, Andrea Karr, grandchildren Tony...

Sep 19, 2021

Ruth Crosswhite, 73, of Circleville passed away on September 19, 2021.  She was born on December 22, 1947 in Circleville to Wendell and Mindora (Smith) Harris.  She had worked for GE for 37 years.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Eleanor, Emma Jean and Carolyn.  Ruth is survived by her daughter Wendy...

Sep 18, 2021

Technical Sergeant Ian M. Gates age 39 passed away unexpectedly while stationed at Warner Robbins AFB, Georgia. He was born March 29, 1982 in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Roscoe W. Gates and Bette J. Gates and maternal grandparents David K. Edgington and Patricia Edgington.

He is survived by his...

Sep 18, 2021

Eugene Hunt, 88, of Circleville passed away on September 18, 2021.  He was born on August 15, 1933 in Circleville to John and Vernice (Amann) Hunt.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sharon and siblings Dick and Fred Hunt, Diane Ramey, Carol Fowler and by son-in-law Tom England.  Eugene a Korea Army...

Sep 17, 2021

Ellen Poling, 80, of Circleville passed away on September 17, 2021.  She was born on July 14, 1941 in Ross County to Charles and Edna (Stevenson) Davis.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Poling, son Jerry Poling, siblings Carol Lewis, Sonny Davis, Linda Brown, Pat Myers and Dale Davis.  Ellen is...

Sep 15, 2021

Sherrie D. Hupp, 64, of Ashville passed away on September 15, 2021.  She was born on September 28, 1956 in Chillicothe to Paul and June (Stumbo) Gray.  In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a brother Randy Gray.  Sherrie was a member of Heritage Nazarene Church.  She is survived by her mother, June Gray, husband...

Sep 12, 2021

Helen Joseph Coy Valentine, 76, of Circleville passed away on September 12, 2021.  She was born on December 26, 1944 in London to John and Stella ( Smith) Joseph.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Valentine, 6 brothers and 4 sisters.  Helen is survived by her children Mike and Joseph Coy...

Sep 10, 2021

David Howell, 60, of Tennessee passed away on September 10, 2021 in Tennessee.  He was born on June 16, 1961 in Marion, Indiana to Jim and Shirley (Altherr) Howell.  He was an Army Veteran and driver for YRC.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Julie Pence.  David is survived by his wife...