Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Sep 28, 2020

Emily A. Nungester, 35, of Chillicothe died September 28, 2020 at home.  She was born June 2, 1985 in Lancaster the daughter of Frederick H. “Freddie” Nungester and Marlene (Boggs) Nungester.  She was preceded in death by her father and brother Freddie and Troy Nungester.  Emily was a graduate of Ohio University, Chillicothe.  She was a loving mother of...

Sep 28, 2020

Betty Jane Whitaker, 86, of Circleville, died September 28, 2020 at Brown Memorial.  She was born on September 7, 1934 in Alma, OH the daughter of Jess and Bessie (Anderson) Bobo.  She loved spending time with family, reading and fishing.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry F. Whitaker; son, Harry D. Whitaker; siblings, Evelyn Bobo,...

Sep 24, 2020

Marjorie P. Pummell Meyer, 92, of Washington C.H., Ohio passed away September 24, 2020 at 7:54 p.m. at her residence.  Marjorie was born October 30, 1927 in Mercer County, Ohio to Robert and Lena Bigham Pummell.  She married Edwin A. Meyer on December 3, 1949.  Marjorie graduated from Fairmont H.S. in Dayton Ohio in 1945.  She had been employed...

Sep 23, 2020

John Robert “Bob” Sines, 80, of Circleville passed away on September 23, 2020.  He was born on November 5, 1939 in Ashville to Leo and Ava (Coon) Sines.  He served in US Air Force and was an Air Force Policeman with sentry dog.  He was an Account Executive with numerous radio stations.  Bob was a 1958 graduate of Circleville...

Sep 22, 2020

Barbara M. Harrison, 88, died September 22, 2020.  She was born December 13, 1931, in Columbus, OH.  She graduated from Columbus School for Girls and Hood College Frederick, Maryland.  She was a past member of the Junior League of Columbus and the Pickaway County Child Welfare Board.  She was predeceased by her husband, Michael R. Harrison and her son,...

Sep 21, 2020

Richard Scott Cattran, 60, of Circleville passed away on September 21, 2020.  He was born on April 18, 1960 in Lancaster to Richard and Georgetta (Truman) Cattran.  Richard was an Army Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Richard is survived by his mother Georgetta Cattran, daughter Brooke Leatherwood, grandson Xander Simpkins and by sister Teri (Joe)...

Sep 20, 2020

James K. McGuire 82, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away September 20, 2020. Jim was born July 10, 1938 to Virgil and Elizabeth McGuire of Stanford, Kentucky.  He was born again with Jesus Christ as his Savior in 1958. That walk continued throughout his life. Jim grew up loving sports and was an avid reader. After graduating from Stanford...

Sep 19, 2020

Janet F. Secrest, 63, of Ashville, died September 19, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on March 11, 1957 in Athens, the daughter of Carlos and Ruby (Mullins) Barker.  She was employed at Porters Dry Cleaners for 26 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Aisha Cain and sister, Dottie Miller.  She is survived by...

Sep 18, 2020

Warren Delno (Del) Smith of Circleville, Ohio died on September 18, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Deborah (Ginther) Smith; son, Kelly Smith; daughter, Deana Edwards; son-in-law, Keith Edwards; granddaughters Brooke and Emily Edwards; and brothers Tom Smith and Chuck Smith. Warren was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Donna Smith. Warren was...

Sep 18, 2020

Deborah Ann Ray Sawyer, 66, of Stoutsville passed away on September 18, 2020.  She was born on July 13, 1954 in Circleville to James F. and Betty J. (Arledge) Sawyer.  Deborah was an organ and tissue donor.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her great niece Tayler Renee Fowler.  Deborah is survived by brother...

Sep 15, 2020

Roy Johnson, 84, of Circleville passed away on September 15, 2020.  He was born on September 24, 1935 in Huntington, West Virginia to Raymond and Violet (Johnson) Chapman.  Roy performed in the Silver Spur Band, playing bluegrass and country.  He loved his family especially his great grandkids and he enjoyed taking walks.  He was preceded in death...

Sep 14, 2020

Sgt. Shane Joseph “Jenks” Jenkins, 38, of Circleville passed away on September 14, 2020

He was born on April 20, 1982 in Circleville. Sgt. Shane “Jenks” Jenkins joined the Ohio Army National Guard in 2000.  He was a UH 60 Blackhawk Crew Chief “Crew Dog” assigned to A Co 1/137 Air Assault Battalion at Rickenbacker ANGB.  Sgt....

Sep 12, 2020

Billy Caudill, 89, of Circleville passed away on September 12, 2020.  He was born on June 23, 1931 in Wheelersburg to John and Lucy (Collins) Caudill.  Billy was a lifelong farmer and a member of the National Farmers Organization and a honorary member of Westfall FFA.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife...

Sep 9, 2020

Jack W. McGuire, 98, of Circleville, Ohio died September 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born November 13, 1921 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio.  He was the son of Warner W. and Susan E. (Hatfield) McGuire.  He graduated from Mt. Sterling High School in 1940.  A member of the greatest generation, he served in the...

Sep 5, 2020

Frances E. Ramsey, 59, of Circleville passed away on September 5, 2020.  She was born on September 9, 1960 in Circleville to Carl and Hilda (Queen) Ramsey Sr.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Charles and Robert Ramsey and Gordon Sigman.  Frances is survived by her sisters Barbara King and Marsha Meadows...

Sep 4, 2020

John Brown, 60, of Circleville passed away on September 4, 2020.  He was born on March 6, 1960 in Circleville to John and Margie (Westenbarger) Brown.  He had worked for the City of Circleville Fire Department for 19 years.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Stanley Brown.  John is survived by his...

Sep 3, 2020

Terry Maynard Williams, 60, of Mt. Sterling, went to be with the Lord September 3, 2020 in Riverside Hospital.  He was born on August 27, 1960 in Circleville, the son of Donald and Laura (Reeser) Williams.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardner and Westfall star football player.  He was preceded in death by his mother and brother,...

Sep 1, 2020

Anna May Timmons Kempton, 93, of Kingston passed away on September 1, 2020.  She was born on January 14, 1927 in Ross County to Charles and Alice (Bush) Chaffin.  She was a retired school bus driver from Zane Trace and was a lifelong member of Colerain Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by step...

Aug 31, 2020

Jackie Peggy Griffey, 36, of Circleville, died August 31, 2020 at the Kobacker House.  She was born on March 29, 1984 in Columbus, the daughter of Clarence and Ronda (Martin) Griffey.  She was preceded in death by her parents; great grandmother, Mildred Caldwell and brother, Edgar Griffey.  She is survived by her siblings, Dawn Griffey, Jennifer Griffey (Kenneth), Clarence...

Aug 29, 2020

Timothy Lee Kelly, II, 40, of Circleville passed away on August 29, 2020.  He was born  in Detroit, Michigan to Cheryl (Forrest) Kelly and Timothy Lee Kelly SR, on May 27, 1980.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kathleen and Guy Forrest and Mae Willowdean Brilinski, Uncles James and Guy Forrest III, Larry Potts and Terry Kelly. ...