Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Oct 22, 2019

Robert Dotson, 84, of Xenia passed away on October 22, 2019.  He was born on August 20, 1935 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Ralph and Mami (Stricker) Dotson.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He loved to fish, hunt and camp and he loved his golf carts.  Robert an Army Veteran is survived by his wife Irma...

Oct 22, 2019

Carrie Hammond, 91, of Circleville passed away on October 22, 2019.  She was born on March 21, 1928 in Charleston, WV to Cecil and Opal Wright.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Colonel Hammond Jr., sons Gary and Greg Hammond, brother Don Wright and by 2 younger brothers.  Carrie is survived by...

Oct 19, 2019

Brian K Pace, 54, of Circleville died Oct. 19 2019.  He was born Oct 23, 2019 in Dublin OH the son of Earl and Joan (Foregrave) Pace.  He was preceded in death by his mother, wife,  Rubie (Beachy) Pace and brother, Charlie.  Brian is survived by his children, Brian (Jessica),  Joshua, Emilee and Matthew Beachy  Pace, grandchildren Jayden, Jordan...

Oct 18, 2019

Richard E. Holmes, Jr., 46 of Circleville, died October 18, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on July 25, 1973 in New York, NY the son of Richard and Carmen (Montalvo) Holmes.  He was a member of Holy Name in Manhattan.  He is survived by his parents; spouse, Sherri; children, Shayla Holmes, Monique and Elijah Austin; siblings, Quinn,...

Oct 15, 2019

Donald “Don” E. Gaines, 83, of Laurelville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 15, 2019.  Don was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend to many, many more.  He was born September 5, 1936 at home in rural Ross County Ohio, where he grew up and attended Centralia High School, class of 1954.  He...

Oct 14, 2019

Cremation has been observed

Oct 11, 2019

Opal (Kirby) Grant passed away on October 11, 2019, born on March 19, 1930 to Harvey and Jessie Kirby.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Alan Robert Grant; her husband, Robert Grant; her brothers William Kirby; Paul Kirby; infant George Kirby; sister Eileen (Kirby) Lewis.  Opal is survived by her...

Oct 11, 2019

Mary Kay Harding, 41, of Circleville passed away on October 11, 2019.  She was born on December 25, 1977 in Columbus to Mike and Patricia (Sowers) Hoop.  She is survived by her father Mike (Debbie) Hoop, her mother Patricia (James) Osborn, her husband Jeremy Harding, her children Jeremy (Courtney) Harding, Taylor Nicole Harding, siblings Chris (Toni) Hoop, Billie (Jessie)...

Oct 8, 2019

Larry G. Pontious Sr., 78, of Circleville passed away October 8, 2019.  He was born on March 24, 1941 in Columbus to William and Evelyn (Russell) Pontious.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Ted Pontious.  Larry was a retired chief of investigation with the State of Ohio and former police officer for...

Oct 7, 2019

Elaine Burkhart Greenlee, 82, of Circleville passed away on Oct 7, 2019. Born Sept. 3, 1937, Warren, OH, to Helen & Burk Burkhart, who proceeded her in death.

After graduating from Circleville High School, class of 1955, she received a degree from Ohio University. Elaine worked many years with Circle Plastics, the family business. She was a...

Oct 7, 2019

Paul Dewey Bivens Sr., 86, of Williamsport passed away on October 7, 2019.  He was born in Ross County on September 10, 1933 to Roscoe and Elizabeth (Payne) Bivens.  He was a Korea Army Veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son Paul Dewey Bivens Jr., great grandchild Kaylee and siblings Mary Margaret, Joan...

Oct 6, 2019

Cremation has been observed

Oct 5, 2019

Francis “Frank” Allen, 92, of Circleville passed away on October 5, 2019.  He was born on May 18, 1927 to Durbin and Bessie (Rihl) Allen.  He was a US Navy Veteran and was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church.  Francis is preceded in death by his parents, spouse Harriett (Roby) Allen, daughter Teresa Allen and by siblings Marcella...

Oct 1, 2019

Charles N. Levan, 73, of Circleville, died October 1, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on December 30, 1945 in Stoutsville, the son of Kenneth “Max” and Irene (Greeno) Levan. He was self-employed as a tree trimmer.  He was preceded in death by his parents; stepdad, John; brothers, Jimmy and Roger Levan and sister, Marcella Mumaw.  He is...

Sep 30, 2019

Rubie Lee Pace, 57, of Circleville, died September 30, 2019 at Berger Hospital.  She was born on February 5, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of the late John and Ruby (Suggs) Beachy.  She is survived by her husband, Brian Pace; children, Brian (Jessica) Pace, Joshua Pace, Emilee Pace and Matthew (Tyler) Beachy-Pace; grandchildren, Jayden Pace, Jordan Ramey,...

Sep 29, 2019

Frank Palmer, 74, of Williamsport passed away on September 29, 2019.  He was born on April 18, 1945 in Columbus to Frank and Lois (Douglas) Palmer.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He was a 1962 graduate of Williamsport High School. He was a life-long farmer and he and special friend Dave Tuggle enjoyed their partnership running...

Sep 29, 2019

Bradley Allen Cook, 46, of Circleville passed away on September 29, 2019.  He was born on October 24, 1972 in Columbus to Jack and Nita (Grant) Cook.  Bradley is preceded by his father Jack Cook and brother Brian Cook.  Bradley attended Emmett Chapel Church, was on Special Olympics Teams including Basketball, Softball, Track and Field and Bowling.  He was...

Sep 28, 2019

Bruce E. List, 72, of Williamsport, died September 28, 2019 at First Community Village Nursing Home.  He was born on September 13, 1947 in Pickaway County, the son of Ellis and Clara (Hamilton) List.  He was a member of Heber Lodge #501 F&AM and B.P.O.E #77.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathie (Cassidy) List and...

Sep 28, 2019

David J. Gentilini passed Saturday, September 28, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his twin brother, John, mother and father, Marie and Celso.  David is survived by his wife Dorothy, son David C., brother Joe, sister Anne, nieces Susan and Sarah, many cousins and close friends.  Before retirement David worked the Academy at Orient following a myriad of...

Sep 25, 2019

Mary Koonce, 96, of Circleville passed from this life to her eternal home on September 25, 2019.  She was born on July 22, 1923 in Byram, Mississippi to Mark and Onnie (Priscott) Becknell.  In addition to her parents and 8 siblings, Mary is preceded in death by, Wayne Koonce, her loving husband of 67 years.  Mary is survived by...