Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Sep 21, 2019

Charles Tompkins Schieman III, 79, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September 21, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was born March 24, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas and was the son of the late Charles and Claire (Lewis) Schieman.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, James...

Sep 17, 2019

Robert Strawser Sr., 73, of Stoutsville passed away on September 17, 2019.  He was born on June 12, 1946 in Circleville to Harold and Eleanor (Wiggins) Strawser.  He was preceded in death by his father.  He served in the Air Force Air National Guard in Vietnam and was a retired from the Circleville Fire Department.  Robert is survived by...

Sep 16, 2019

Merle “Sonny” Jones, 82, of Circleville passed away on September 16, 2019.  He was born on November 1, 1936 in Circleville to Merle Sr. and Dorothy (Moore) Jones.  He was preceded in death by his father Merle Jones Sr., his mother Dorothy Seymour, his wife Pauline (Paxton) Jones, grandson Isaiah, sister Virginia “Sissy” Adams and by brother Stanley Seymore. ...

Sep 15, 2019

Donald E. “Woody” Woodward, 89, died September 15, 2019 at Pickaway Manor.  He was born June 3, 1930, to the late Paul and Dorothea Thomas Woodward.  He was also predeceased by daughter Jennifer Moss and sister Mary Ann Neff.  He is survived by his wife of 71 years, JoAnn Rader Woodward; dsons Michael (Darlene) Woodward and Christopher (Rojanne) Woodward;...

Sep 15, 2019

Clyde E. Karshner passed away Sunday September 15, 2019.  He was born on February 16, 1932 to the late Leslie and Faye (Stewart) Karshner.  Clyde was a farmer for many years and later opened his small engine repair shop, helping neighbors and friends.  He proudly served as one of the original Board of Directors for Pickaway Manor.  Clyde was...

Sep 15, 2019

Barbara Davis, 78, of Laurelville passed away on September 15, 2019.  She was born on November 3, 1940 in Circleville to Charles and Dorothy (Gillian) Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Charles W. Jr., Robert and Russell Smith, Virginia Brown and Rebecca Smith and by grandson Nick.  Barbara is survived by...

Sep 12, 2019

Clara “ETTA” Johnson, 89, of Stoutsville passed away on September 12, 2019.  She was born on July 6, 1930 in Beaver, Ohio to Oliver and Mary (Wooddell) Kuhn.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her 1st husband Barton Johnson and second husband Robert Callihan, grandson Baby Whitt, brother Emory Kuhn and sister Lena Jenkins. ...

Sep 11, 2019

Linda Maryland Collins age 68 of Circleville, Ohio passed away September 11, 2019 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.  Linda was born October 30, 1950 in Boston, Massachusetts to Howard and Gertrude Mood.  Linda graduated from Menford High School in Boston.  She met and married her husband Larry Collins on March 18, 1972.  They were married for 47...

Sep 10, 2019

Vickie Cockerham, 60, of Circleville passed away September 10, 2019 at Berger Ohio Health Hospital.  She was born on February 18, 1959 in Circleville to George and Thelma (Byrd) Cockerham.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters Joyce Byrd, Marsha, Theresa, Yvonne and Barbara Cockerham.  Vickie is survived by her son Michael Cockerham,...

Sep 8, 2019

Kristy Ann Paulsen, 59, of Circleville Ohio, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister passed away Sunday September 8, 2019.  She is survived by her parents Judy and Fred Everhart, children Jessica Harr and Dustin Creager, grandchildren whom she worshipped Paislee, Aiden, Sara, and Daniel, siblings Kathy Kasavage, Malinda Woodring, Kathrine Burns, Freddie Paulsen, Jim Everhart, Chuck Everhart, Marie Blanchard...

Sep 6, 2019

Beverly Kay (Tootle) Boysel age 72 of Williamsport departed this Earth after a long battle with brain cancer surrounded by her loving family at Logan Elm HealthCare, Circleville at 4:01pm September 6, 2019. Beverly was born September 15, 1946 to the late Robert Eugene (Bob) Tootle and Mary Geneva Seymour Tootle Duvall. Also preceded in death by step mother...

Sep 3, 2019

Xavier Allen Bragg, 18, of Circleville passed away on September 3, 2019.  He was born on July 26, 2001 in Columbus to Mark Bragg and Lena (Bryant) Wafa.  He was preceded in death by grandparents Charles Bragg and Earl and Kathleen Bryant.  Xavier is survived by his father Mark Bragg, mother and step father Lena and Mostafa Wafa, step...

Sep 3, 2019

Roger A. Valentine Sr., 85, of Circleville passed away on September 3, 2019.  He was born on January 30, 1934 in Hebron, Ohio to Amos and Florence (Karr) Valentine.  He graduated from Stoutsville High School and retired from DuPont after 36 years of employment.  He was preceded in death by sisters Rosemary Picklesimer and Rita Peters and by brother...

Sep 2, 2019

Randy Jenkins, 58, of Circleville passed away on September 2, 2019.  He was born on November 27, 1960 in Circleville to Melvin and Nancy (Conkle) Jenkins.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Randy is survived by his children Christina, Joseph (Andrea) and Kelsey Jenkins and Levi Marshall, grandchildren Carson, Joseph Jr. and Crosley, brothers Roger Jenkins and...

Sep 2, 2019

Norma Stevens, 81, of Laurelville passed away on September 2, 2019.  She was born on August 21, 1938 in Pickaway County to Alonzo and Amy (Arledge) Lagore.  She was a member of Salt Creek Valley Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 8 sisters.  Norma is survived by her sons Paul...

Sep 1, 2019

Arnold Toole, 92, of Circleville passed away on September 1, 2019.  He was born in Pickaway County to Walter Emmitt and Ethel (Ward) Toole on January 9, 1927.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his spouse Virginia (Anderson) Toole.  Arnold is survived by his son Kelly (Jennifer) Toole and by grandchildren Carrion and Kelly...

Aug 31, 2019

William Arthur Fishinger Sr. (Bill)

of Oak Hill, Ohio (Formerly of Stoutsville, Oh)

Was born 8/25/1926, and passed away during surgery

on 8/31/2019, as a result of a fall.

He was born to Fred and Gladys Fishinger in

Columbus, Oh. He was preceded in death by his

...

Aug 23, 2019

Gerald McRay born March 28, 1952 passed away August 23, 2019 after many weeks of illness.  He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 28, 1952 to Donald and Helen (Atkinson) McRay.  He is preceded in death by his father Donald McRay.  He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Patricia (Starkey) McRay, son Matthew W. (Chelsie)...

Aug 18, 2019

Geraldine Y. “Gerry” Churchheus, 84, of Amanda passed away peacefully at her residence with family at her side on August 18, 2019.  She was born April 9, 1935 in Pickaway County to her parents Melvin and Dorothy (Ross) Morrison.  Geraldine was a graduate of Saltcreek High School.  She was a member of Laurel Hills Methodist then a member of...

Aug 17, 2019

John Shappard, 72, of Stoutsville passed away on August 17, 2019.  He was born on March 19, 1947 in Marion to Carl and Lucy (Ballard) Shappard.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Robert, Richard and Larry Shappard.  John was a member of Community United Methodist Church, Logan Elm Lodge # 624 F&AM,...