Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Mar 24, 2019

Linda Burke, 68, of Chillicothe passed away on March 24, 2019.  She was born on June 20, 1950 in Pike County to Floburn and Dolly (Mitchell) Davis.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sister Betty Barnhart and brother Donald Davis and by special friend Larry Hart.  Linda is survived by her children Michael (Jaime)...

Mar 24, 2019

Sylvia Young, 76, of Circleville passed away on March 24, 2019.  She was born on January 15, 1943 in Pickaway County to Pearl and Mildred (Tigner) Speakman.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Young, daughter Joyce Davis, son Charles Davis, grandson Thurman Dillard Posey II, great grandson Cody Smith and dog...

Mar 22, 2019

Margaret Marie Wilkins, a lifelong resident of Circleville, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019 after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born on January 1st 1941 to John A. and India Wilkins. Margaret was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, aunt, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her granddaughter...

Mar 21, 2019

John Taylor, 56, of Circleville passed away on March 21, 2019.  He was born on October 20, 1962 in Columbus to Houston and Betty (Davis) Taylor.  John served 27 years in the US Army.  John was preceded in death by his father.  He was a member of Heritage Nazarene Church, was Vice President of Heritage Nazarene Mission Board and...

Mar 20, 2019

On December 20, 1933, Philip Manson was born to Cecil Charles and Ida Evelyn (Acord) Manson. Phil’s earthly life came to a close on March 20, 2019 at Pickaway Manor after a lengthy illness.  Phil joined the U.S. Navy on February 10, 1952 and served during the Korean War. He had the privilege of sailing aboard the...

Mar 18, 2019

Matthew Winnett, 55, of Londonderry passed away on March 18, 2019.  He was born on October 3, 1963 in Logan to James Louis and Mary (Stevens) Winnett.  He was a 1982 Vinton County High Graduate.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Timothy and Douglas Winnett.  Matthew is survived by his children Matthew...

Mar 18, 2019

Howard Dickess, 96, of Stoutsville passed away on March 18, 2019.  He was born on May 31, 1922 in Kitts Hill Ohio to Cecil and Chloe Dickess.  Howard was a WWII Navy Veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Janet (Brooks) Dickess and by son Keith Dickess.  Howard is survived by his...

Mar 17, 2019

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Gertrude (Trudy) Elizabeth Emerson Sharrett, age 90 died March 17, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born March 7, 1929 at her home in Lima to Ralph Waldo Emerson and Eloise Gecreta (Campbell) Emerson Berkebile.  She graduated from Lima Central in 1947 and attended The Ohio State University.  Trudy married Martin R. Sharrett on April...

Mar 14, 2019

Thursday, March 14, 2019, Christopher Lee Keaton, loving husband and father, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 55. Chris was born on August 13, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Ronald and Patricia (Chelikowsky) Keaton.  Chris married his high school sweetheart, Janet. Chris and Janet sealed their union February 8, 1986 in their hometown of Circleville, Ohio. He then...

Mar 14, 2019

Polly Jane Kerns Thomas, 93, lifelong resident of Circleville, Ohio passed from death to life eternal with God on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare Circleville where she had lived for fourteen years.  Born February 18, 1926 to her parents the late John and Blanch Kerns.  Polly Jane was a lifetime member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. ...

Mar 8, 2019

David Anderson, 63, of South Bloomingville passed away on March 8, 2019.  He was born on November 10, 1955 in Pickaway County to Howard and Dorothy (Hedges) Anderson.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Fred and Ed Anderson.  David is survived by his wife, Vickie (Hunt) Anderson, children Sherry, Brenda and Melissa Anderson,...

Mar 7, 2019

Arlene Simms, 88, of Circleville passed away on March 7, 2019.  She was born on March 5, 1931 in Wolf County, Kentucky to Carl and Rohda (Dunn) Miller.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Simms and siblings, Earl, Paul, David, Elma Dorsey and Igerine DeBord.  Arlene is survived by daughters Linda...

Mar 5, 2019

Born May 20, 1933, son of Clarence and Ruth (Sabine) Happeney, died March 5, 2019 surrounded by family.  Hap was a 1952 graduate of Circleville High School.  A U.S. Army combat veteran of the Korean War.  Married 66 ½ years to his high school sweetheart Marjorie M. Rinehart.  Father to 4 children: Clarence Happeney, III (deceased 1953); Kathy S....

Mar 5, 2019

Vietnam veteran Douglas Earl Willard, 71, of Laurelville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born May 10, 1947 in Chillicothe to the late James E. and Alberta M. (Sullivan) Willard.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Thomas Willard, Denver “Bub” Willard, sisters, Mary...

Mar 5, 2019

Janice Lee (Thornhill) Bowen, age 81, passed peacefully from this world on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Circleville, Ohio. She was born at home, Near Williamson, West Virginia, on June 19, 1937 to the late Eli and Ida Newsome Thornhill. Jan was raised in Big Splint, West Virginia, a small town in the heart of Appalachian coal country; she...

Mar 4, 2019

Larry L. (Pete) McDowell passed on Monday, March 4, 2019, in Circleville. He was born on May 21, 1944 to the late Bernard McDowell, and the late Alma Louise Davis (McDowell) Fetherolf.  Pete graduated from Circleville High School in 1963. He served in the Ohio Army National Guard. He was a millwright and was employed by Buckeye Steel Castings,...

Mar 4, 2019

Larry Pennington, 76, of Circleville passed away on March 4, 2019.  He was born on October 3, 1942 in Whisler to Willard and Dorthy (Gatwood) Pennington. He was retired from Purina Mills with 30 years of service.  Larry was a member of VFW Post 3331 and Eagles 685.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Mar 3, 2019

Wayne A. Hardesty, 74, passed away Sunday evening March 3, 2019 at Hospice Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born October 31, 1944 to the late Paul and Georgie M. (Stant) Hardesty.  Wayne graduated from Circleville High School class of 1965. He retired from Westinghouse in Columbus and Thompson Consumer in Circleville.He was also preceded by nephew Kyle Hardesty and former...

Mar 2, 2019

Mary Alice Stump, 87, of Lancaster, passed away at home surrounded by family.  She was born September 30, 1931 in Rushville, OH to the late Ralph and Mary (Goodman) Griffith.  Mary worked for Anchor Hocking for 26 years before retirement.  She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church and Olive Dale Senior Citizens and was secretary at Pleasant...

Feb 27, 2019

Clyde S. Knipp, 78, of Circleville passed away on February 27, 2019.  He was born on January 23, 1941 in Elliott County, Kentucky to George and Susie (Stevens) Knipp.  He was an avid guitar player.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Mary and Jim Ridgeway and brother in law Robert...