Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

May 29, 2021

Paul Parks, 63, of Adelphi passed away on May 29, 2021.  He was born on September 29, 1957 in Mt. Clemens, MI to Paul and Barbara (Brunner) Parks.  Paul is survived by his wife Linda Parks of Adelphi, son Paul Parks of Newark, stepson Bryan Bailey of Adelphi, sister Sheila (Tom) Russo of Johnstown, Anita Ferrel (Dave) of Columbus,...

May 27, 2021

Betty L. Connell, 88, of Circleville passed away on May 27, 2021.  She was born on February 18, 1933 in Columbus to Ray and Pearl (Storts) Badger.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Don Badger by sisters Mary Kay Temple and Jeannette Badger.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church Choir...

May 25, 2021

Claude Shepherd, age 78, of Stoutsville, OH, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his residence. Born May 18, 1943 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, he was the son of James and Lola Shepherd. Claude married Sharon Jo-Anne Collins on April 4, 1964. They raised three children together and were married 51 years until her death in 2015. Claude spent his career...

May 25, 2021

Terry Lee Johnson Sr., 56, of Lockbourne passed away on May 25, 2021.  He was born on January 18, 1965 in Columbus to Chester and Helen (Courts) Johnson.  Terry was a member of American Racing Pigeon Union.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Terry is survived by his wife Barbara (Davidson) Johnson, children Terry Lee (Sara) Jr.,...

May 24, 2021

Laraine Muncy, 79, of Ashville went to be with the Lord  on May 24, 2021.  She was born on July 10, 1941 in Columbus to Francis and Florence (Metzger) Statczar.  She was a founding member of Logan Elm Baptist Church and the Quilters Club.  She also volunteered for Berger Hospital Circle of Caring.  Laraine was preceded in death by...

May 24, 2021

Doyne Shirey, 60, passed away on May 24, 2021 at home.  He was born on November 16, 1960 in Circleville to Robert “Bob” and Carolyn (Garrett) Shirey.  He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Robert Shirey and Faye Shirey Smith, LeRoy and Helen Garrett, brother Doug Shirey, nephew Dale Shirey and by several aunts and uncles.  Doyne...

May 24, 2021

Johnny L.  Newton 75, of Williamsport, passed away on May 24, 2021 at Berger Hospital ER.  He was born on December 2, 1945 in Pike County, the son of Delbert and Bessie (Dyke) Newton.  He was a 1964 graduate of Williamsport High School, worked for Coca Cola for 30 plus years and was a Tiler of Heber Lodge #501...

May 24, 2021

Beatrice M. Dum, 74, of Tarlton passed away at home surrounded by her family on May 24, 2021.  She was born on December 23, 1946 in Gallipolis to Fredrick and Viola (Francis) Harris.  She belonged to the Pickaway County Historical Society.  She enjoyed gardening, bird watching and genealogy.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

May 23, 2021

Ruth Bowman, 70, of Lockbourne, Ohio passed away on May 23, 2021.  She was born on February 4, 1951 in Oakland, Ohio to Ralph and Janie (Chilcote) Bowman.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Lois is survived by her son Terry Bowman, brother Paul (Judy) Bowman and sister Mary Thomas, nieces and nephews Sharon Hart, Luann Francis,...

May 22, 2021

Shane Loy, 58, of Delaware, passed away on May 22, 2021 at Continuing Care of Gahanna surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 12, 1962 in Circleville to Robert and Jo Ellen (Good) Loy. Shane loved bingo, sports, TV sitcoms, Karaoke, trivia and spending time with family. In addition to his mother he was preceded in...

May 22, 2021

Oma Bircher, 75, of Laurelville passed away on May 22, 2021.  She was born on March 2, 1946 in Martin County, Kentucky to Carl and Dorothy (Horn) Mills.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Perry and siblings William Arnold, Okey Lee and Taylor Mills, Sadie Jean Horn and Mary Francis Mills. ...

May 22, 2021

Melvin Carpenter, 84, of South Bloomingville passed away on May 22, 2021.  He was born on August 24, 1936 in Vinton County to Walter and Ermel (Amerine) Carpenter.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother Gerald Carpenter.  Melvin was a farmer and a member of Colerain UMC.  He retired from maintanence at the Fairfield...

May 21, 2021

William Arthur “Tink” Crosby, 82, of Circleville, died May 21, 2021 in Circleville. He was born March 6, 1939 in Circleville the son of Albert and Virginia (Johnson) Crosby.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Regina and son Blake.  Tink is survived by children, Allen (Rhonda) Crosby and Markita (Jody Nason) Crosby numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...

May 20, 2021

Connie L. Rowe, 68, of Laurelville, passed away on May 20, 2021 at Adena Hospital.  She was born on January 6, 1953 in Portsmouth, the daughter of William and Mary (Jones) Rowe.  Connie was a loving and devoted mother.  She was immensely proud of her family.  She especially loved being a grandmother and great grandmother.  Connie was an excellent...

May 20, 2021

Cody Scott Heeter, 27, of Amanda passed away on May 20, 2021.  He was born on March 29, 1994 in Columbus to Scott and Becky (Moss) Heeter.  He was an Avid Buckeyes and Bengals Fan.  Cody was an organ donor and saved lives through his giving.  He was preceded in death by grandpas William Moss and Steve Heeter.  In...

May 19, 2021

Patrick Lynn "Biggen" Anderson, 49 of Amanda, OH was tragically taken too soon as a result of an automobile accident, May 19, 2021.  Survived by his loving wife, Dayna Anderson; children, Nate (Amy) Anderson, Kaylin (Jonathan) Tabor, Seth (Candace) Anderson, Brantlyn (Savannah) Anderson and Peyton Anderson; grandchildren, Duncan, Madisyn, Grayson, Brantley, Jettson and Camden; brothers, Jeff (Sharon), Rob (Deb)...

May 17, 2021

Heath Zachary Rowland, 34, of Circleville passed away unexpectedly May 17, 2021. He was born March 6, 1987. He graduated from Circleville High School in 2005. He had several Computer Science Certificates.

He is survived by his wife Heidi Rowland, Parents Christie & Jon Neff, Sisters Haley (Josh) Dick, Cassidy (Nick) Clark, Nieces Raegen Wesalowski,...

May 17, 2021

Kevin Lape, 47, of Rockbridge passed away on May 17, 2021.  He was born on October 1, 1973 in Circleville to Gil and Joy (Brown) Lape.  He was preceded in death by brother Donald Lape.  Kevin is survived by his parents, wife Tina (O’Neal) Lape, children Luke O’Neal, Tabitha and Emily Lape, grandchildren Remington O’Neal, Noah Castle, Slade, Hunter...

May 17, 2021

Robert “Bob” Albright, 70, of Pataskala passed away on May 17, 2021.  He was born on April 19, 1951 in Vinton County to Rolland and Ruth (Smith) Albright.  Bob was preceded in death by his father, brother Mike Albright and nephew Eric Albright.  Bob a Vietnam Army Veteran is survived by his mother, Ruth, wife Irene Kay (Hartsough) Albright,...

May 16, 2021

Grace “Sue” Danner, 59, of South Bloomingville passed away on May 16, 2021.  She was born on September 5, 1961 in Logan to Francis and Avanell (Dillie) Hart.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by grandchild Sierra and by brother Ted Hart.  Grace was a member of Pleasant Valley Holiness Church of Londonderry and was...