Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Oct 20, 2020

James Edward Johnson II, 29, of Columbus passed away on October 20, 2020.  He was born on November 12, 1990 in Columbus to James Edward Jr. and Brenda Lee (Davis) Johnson.  He was preceded in death by his son Isaiah Johnson.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his children Mario Finroy, Mya, Kyla, Quincy, Jaquan and...

Oct 20, 2020

Ward Conley, 69, passed away on October 20, 2020.   He was born on August 6, 1951 in Chillicothe to Merfel and Ruth (Kerry) Conley.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Ward is survived by his wife of 50 years Barbara (Mowrey) Conley of Laurelville, Ward (Tomiah) Conley of Chillicothe, Susie (Garry) Hopkins of Amanda, Adam (Andrea) Conley...

Oct 20, 2020

Lillian Brown, 79, of Circleville passed away on October 20, 2020.  She was born on February 24, 1941 in Circleville to Charles and Fannie (Carpenter) Strawser.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Philip Brown.  Lillian is survived by her children Martin, Karen, John, Jeff and David Brown and Sandy Leonard, grandchildren Chad,...

Oct 19, 2020

Audrey Marie Brown, 82, of Laurelville passed away on October 19, 2020.  She was born on September 20, 1938 in Vinton County to Kenneth and Ora (Schwalbach) Tatman.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gary Brown,  siblings Marcella “Sally” Parker, Ray Tatman, Alvin “Punk” Arledge, Paul “Bub” Henderson, Harold “Pete” Tatman, Ronald...

Oct 18, 2020

Bernagene Speakman, 71, of Chillicothe passed away on October 18, 2020.  She was born on January 25, 1949 in Columbus to James and Hazel (Saxton) France.  Bernagene was part of the Okanada Spirit Wind.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughter Samantha Fausnaugh, grandchild Bobby Jo Fausnaugh and brother Chuck France.  Bernagene is survived...

Oct 16, 2020

Frank Lauderdale, 75, of Circleville passed away on October 16, 2020.  He was born on July 2, 1945 in Eldorado, Illinois to Charles Henry and Martha (Broad) Lauderdale.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Frank is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Rhymer) Lauderdale, brother Jack (Holly) Lauderdale and by niece Lauren “Tommi” Naggs and nephews Chris and...

Oct 16, 2020

John Gillian, 66, of Washington Court House passed away on October 16, 2020.  He was born on December 29, 1953 in Circleville. He was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Gillian, sister Betty Gray and sister-in-law Joy Gillian.  He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan.  John is survived by his sisters Mary (Mike) McEllvain of Kingston, Debbie (Dave)...

Oct 16, 2020

Norma Jean (Herron) Hoselton of Circleville went to be with family and friends on October 16, 2020.  She was born May 5, 1932 in Circleville; the daughter if Harold Chauncey and Florence Eva (Arledge) Herron who are in Heaven.  Norma dropped out of school after completing the eighth grade due to health problems.  She was an excellent...

Oct 14, 2020

The mother of James Robert (Deborah), Teresa Posey (Dillard), Lisa Kesselring (Mark), and Marsha Roof.  Ella took her Heavenly Flight, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 14, 2020.  Ella Lee Roberts, beloved wife of the late James Roberts was born February 9, 1934 to Earl & Bessie Richmond in Garrett, Kentucky.  She is survived by...

Oct 12, 2020

Sue E. VanFossen, age 65, of Tarlton passed away October 12, 2020 at OSU Medical Center following a courageous battle against rheumatoid arthritis and liver disease.  Born on December 1, 1954, the daughter of Dave and Martha Montgomery, Sue grew up loving horses, small animals, and crafting.  She graduated from Logan Elm High School in 1973 with her lifelong...

Oct 10, 2020

Helen Marvine Hanley age 85 passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 after starting treatments for a recently diagnosed cancer, she developed insurmountable complications and was admitted to the Brown Memorial Nursing Home in Circleville.  She was born January 15, 1935 to William Perry Heskett and Evalyn Iona Davis of Pickaway County.  She was married to Melvin Hanley for 70...

Oct 9, 2020

Charles V. “Jack” Lutz, 79, of Circleville passed away on October 9, 2020.  He was born on January 24, 1941 in Pickaway County to Earl and Katherine (Byers) Lutz.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He retired from Reynolds Metals and was a member of I.O.R.M. Wampus Tribe #88 of South Bloomingville.  Jack is survived by his...

Oct 8, 2020

Norbert L. Leasure, 73, of Circleville, went to be with Jesus Christ his Savior on October 8, 2020.  He was born February 16, 1947 to Alfred and Ida Leasure in Columbus, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his twin brother Delbert who was killed at KheSanh Hill 881 South in Vietnam, he missed his brother daily, also his...

Oct 7, 2020

Violet D. (Lambert) Clifton Dickerson age 88 went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2020 peacefully at her daughter and son-in-laws home.  She was born May 3, 1932 in Carter County, Kentucky, the daughter of Angel and Ruby (Adkins) Lambert.  She was actively involved from the very beginning of the Church of Christ in Circleville teaching Sunday...

Oct 6, 2020

Charles D. “Chuck” Hunt Sr., 72, of Adelphi passed away October 6, 2020.  He was born on September 26, 1948 in Hocking County to Alton and Irene (Julian) Hunt.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Theodore, Josephine, Patty and Rich Hunt and Mary Scarberry.  Chuck was a retired Army Veteran and had been...

Oct 6, 2020

Raymond Marcus Meuller, 78, of Circleville, died peacefully in his home with his loving family by his side October 6, 2020.  He was born on June 2, 1942 in Columbus, the son of Ray and Alta (Ball) Meuller.  Raymond retired from GE in 1999 after nearly 40 years of service.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and wintering...

Oct 4, 2020

Rosemary Ann (Schreiner) Hunsicker passed away Sunday, October 3, 2020.  She had celebrated her 100th birthday this year.  She was born February 3, 1920 in Circleville, Ohio to Edward A. Schreiner and Flora Schreiner.  She was preceded in death by her husband Clark K. Hunsicker Jr., her parents, and her sisters Doris (Ralph) Cloud and Christine (Leo) Morgan and...

Oct 3, 2020

Betty Jane Moore Phebus, 85 of Circleville passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020.  She was born on September 19, 1935 in Pickerington to the late Walter and Wilma Moore  Preceeded in death by her husband Richard Phebus.   Betty is survived by her children  Walter (Cindy) Phebus of  Texas, Andy (Karen) Phebus of Lancaster, Richard Jr. (Bonny) Phebus of...

Oct 2, 2020

Belinda Coffenberger, 63, of Circleville passed away on October 2, 2020.  She was born on July 14, 1957 in Trenton, NJ to Robert and Brenda (Pierce) Hartman.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Huey Coffenberger.  Belinda is survived by her children Jeffery and Lawrence Hartman, Tina and Chris Coffenberger, 8 grandchildren, 1...

Sep 29, 2020

Olivia Sue Wright, 22, of Ashville, Ohio, went to her eternal home on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.  She was born September 17, 1998, in Columbus, the daughter of Bryan and Teresa Wright.  Olivia was preceded in death by her grandfather, Reverend Michael Gale Wright, and her first cousin, Andrew Rawlins.

Liv was a graduate of Teays Valley...