Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Nov 8, 2020

Marvin Payne, age 91, born to Oather John and Hazel (Rowland) Payne on July 19, 1929 near Yellowbud Ohio passed away on November 8, 2020 after living a long and full loving life.  Preceded in death by parents, daughter Paula Kaye, brother Glen, step father Charles Graham, half-brother Roger Graham and half-sister Pat Boston.

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Nov 8, 2020

Carolyn Sue Ramey, 76, of Circleville passed away on November 8, 2020.  She was born on October 29, 1944 in Zanesville to James and Joan Remleigh.  She was an avid quilter.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Carolyn is survived by her husband Roy Ramey, children Brian Watkins, Jennifer (Brian) Arnold, Jan (Boyd) Pollard, Brian Ramey and...

Nov 8, 2020

Ronnie “Columbo” Giffin, 73, of Circleville passed away on November 8, 2020.  He was born on November 28, 1946 in Circleville to Marion and Francis (Koon) Giffin.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie (Smith) Giffin on November 2, 2020, sisters Anna Giffin and Barb McGowan and by brothers Larry...

Nov 7, 2020

Evelyn Dalessandri, 80, of Lancaster passed away on November 7, 2020.  She was born on November 8, 1939 in Argentina to Charles and Margaret (Welzer) Stanley.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Dalessandri.  Evelyn is survived by her children Michael (Dawn) Dalessandri, James Dalessandri and Christina Dalessandri, grandchildren Heather...

Nov 5, 2020

Ronald M. Bensonhaver, 73, of Circleville received his wings on the evening of November 5, 2020.  He was born May 13, 1947 to Goldie and Wayne Bensonhaver.  On December 18, 1981 Ron married Becky, the love of his life.  They had 38 years together.  Ron worked for Flo-Lizer and Crop Production for many years.  He retired from Teays Valley...

Nov 2, 2020

Bonnie Katherine Giffin, 76, of Circleville, passed away on November 2, 2020 in St. Ann’s Hospital.  She was born on September 23, 1944 in Circleville, the daughter of Andrew and Maggie (Peters) Smith.  She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marie Pollock and brother, Willard Smith.  She is survived by her loving husband, Ronnie Giffin; daughter Maggie...

Nov 1, 2020

Roxie Lorene Lowther Cruse McNeal, 65, of Frankfort, passed away on November 1, 2020 in Adena Hospital.  She was born on January 21, 1955 in Zanesville, the daughter of Ray and Barbara (Stewart) Lowther.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger McNeal; son, Jeffery Cruse; and brothers, James and Kevin Lowther and Carl Seibert, Jr.  She...

Oct 31, 2020

Mary Slonecker, 83, of Circleville passed away on October 31, 2020.  She was born on August 20, 1937 in Asheville, NC to Hilliard and Mary (Witwer) Clark.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Mary is survived by her daughters Sheila Ann (Joseph) Stump, Sandra Jo (Dennis) Williams, grandchildren Heather Jo (Nick) Babika, Jessica Lyn (Chris) Blankenship, Stephen...

Oct 31, 2020

Vicki Cox, 67, of Reynoldsburg passed away on October 31, 2020.  She was born on July 24, 1953 in Circleville to Robert and Bettigene (Fohl) Dennis.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  She was an Ohio State employee for 35 years.  Vicki is survived by her daughter Catherine Cox, siblings Roxann Blue, Sandy Crocker, Taylor Dennis and...

Oct 29, 2020

Kirk Douglas "Wheelie" Wellman Jr., 43, of Williamsport passed away on October 29, 2020.  He was born on January 21, 1977 in New Smyrna Beach, FL. to Kirk and Ginger (Short) Wellman.  He is survived by his father Kirk D. (Miriam) Wellman Sr., his mother Ginger K. Short, daughters Megan (Ben) Bailey and grandaughter Scarlette Bailey, Kelsey (Brody) Hedges,...

Oct 29, 2020

Carol M. Brown Giffin, 84, of Circleville passed away on October 29, 2020.  She was born on June 18, 1936 in Circleville to Charles and Edna (Stevenson) Davis.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband’s Charles Brown and Lewis Giffin, brother Charles “Sonny” Davis and by sisters Linda Brown and Patty Myers.  Carol...

Oct 29, 2020

Rex A. Frye, age 69 of Circleville Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Riverside Hospital.  He was born on October 26, 1951 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio to Margaret (Morrison) Rinehart and Billie I. Frye.  He is proceeded in death by his mother, Margaret (Morrison) Rinehart, his father Alvin E. Rinehart, grandparents and many loved aunts...

Oct 29, 2020

Jessie Anne (Farney) Halley went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2020.  She was born on March 10, 1929.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Liston Halley Jr., and her daughter Pamela Diane.  She is survived by her five sons and their wives: Richard and Debbie (Rollins) Halley, Randy and Marla (Hobble) Halley,...

Oct 27, 2020

Thelma Kellough, 80, of Circleville passed away on October 27, 2020.  She was born on July 28, 1940 in Circleville to Wayne and Goldie (Ramsey) Bensonhaver.  She had worked for the Circleville Police Department for 27 ½ years.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by son Bert Dewry Blevins and siblings Frank, Georgie, Rosalee, Sondra,...

Oct 27, 2020

Margaret Kay Stebelton, 76, of Circleville passed away on October 27, 2020.  She was born on February 1, 1944 in Lancaster to Vaughn and Mabel (Kocher) Grubb.  She was a retired service department manager for Parisian/Belk Inc.  Margaret was a member of First Baptist Church, Ashville.  She was a pianist for Thorns and Roses vocal group and was assistant...

Oct 26, 2020

Max Kasler, 71, of Circleville passed away on October 26, 2020.  He was born on December 18, 1948 in Bishopville, Ohio to Donald and Nelva (Nichols) Kasler.  He was an Army Veteran, a member of Bricklayers Local 55, lifelong member of Northridge Church of Christ and served as a deacon.  He was an avid OSU Buckeyes fan and he...

Oct 25, 2020

Anna Louise Ohr, 76, of Circleville passed away on October 25, 2020.  She was born on April 11, 1944 in Wooten, KY to Oscar and Mary (Hyden) Griffitts.  She was a graduate of Hamilton Garfield High School and OSU.  She loved teaching for many years at Darby Elementary.  Anna loved her children and grandchildren and had many...

Oct 23, 2020

Jacob Hart, 25, of South Bloomingville passed away on October 23, 2020.  He was born on December 6, 1994 in Chillicothe to Donald and Shannon (Norman) Hart.  Jacob was a 2013 Zane Trace graduate.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother Martha Jean Hart.  Jacob is survived by his father Donald (Billie Hackman) Hart, mother Shannon (Casey McNichols)...

Oct 22, 2020

Sharon K. Ryan, 82, of Circleville passed away on October 22, 2020.  She was born on July 21, 1938 in Grinnell, IA to Willis and Gwendolyn (Manatt) Ryan.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sister Harriett McGregor.  She retired from Circleville City Schools where she was a librarian and was a member of Circleville...

Oct 21, 2020

Joann Carpenter, 88, of Circleville passed away on October 21, 2020.  She was born on April 20, 1932 in Circleville to Richard and Minnie (McNichols) Carpenter.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Kathy Ann Carpenter.  Joann is survived by her sons John and Robert (Cynthia) Hunt, granddaughter Leah and by...