Obituaries
Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Robert Thompson
Apr 25, 2025
God sent his angels to stand guard over Robert “Bob” Thompson to deliver him to his heavenly home on April 25, 2025. Carol his wife, was by his side at their home. Bob spent 4 years in the United States Air Force. He worked 35 plus years at Lucent Technology and retired from there. He is proceeded in death by...
Leo Metzger Don't Let Your Dreams Be Dreams
Apr 17, 2025
Leo A. Metzger, born February 2, 1951 to Benny Lynn and Donagene Weiler Metzger passed away on April 17, 2025 due to a tragic farm accident.
Leo attended Kingston School and then Unioto High School. He was active in 4-H and band, and was also the illustrious and incredibly talented accompanist for the high school choir. He also accompanied the Ohio...
Terry Imboden
May 6, 2025
Terry Imboden, 52, of Circleville passed away on May 6, 2025. He was born in Chillicothe on November 23, 1972. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Hitler Ludwig Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.
Brenda Boltenhouse
May 2, 2025
Brenda K. Boltenhouse, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on May 2, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Volga, West Virginia on February 13, 1953, to the late William and Kathryn “Joan” Simons.
Brenda leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, cherished by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband...
Emery Grewell
May 2, 2025
Emery J. Grewell, 59, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away on May 2, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Verna Leja Grewell. Emery is survived by his loving wife Cindy Williard Grewell; sisters Debbie (Mike) Perry, Michelle (John) Slack and Marie (Bob) Cua; extended Williard family, Dale and Pat Williard, Chris and Katherine Williard, Mike and...
Sara Brown
May 1, 2025
Sara Brown, 80, of Circleville passed away on May 1, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1944 in Dailyville, Ohio to James and Zelma (Manohan) Tackett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Everett Brown; son Willam D. Evans Jr.; daughter Debbie Evans Royce; grandson William D. Evans III and siblings Thelma Newton,...
Phyllis Owen
Apr 30, 2025
Phyllis Owen, 82, of Circleville passed away on April 30, 2025. She was born on November 8, 1942 in Circleville to Arthur and Letha (Bowman) Murray. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David Owen; son Terry Owen; siblings Shirley Humphrey, Pat Hampshire, Fred Murray, Albert Murray, Arthur Murray and Lind Smith. Phyllis is...
Mindy Rife
Apr 30, 2025
Mindy Howell Rife, 60, passed away April 30, 2025 at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Grove City, OH. In addition to her mother Marsha (Barrow) Howell she was preceded in death by her mother and father in-law Bruce and Shirley Rife and brothers-in-law Leslie Rife and Brian Rife. She is survived by her husband, Philip, she also leaves behind her father,...
Nettie Jackson
Apr 27, 2025
Nettie Jackson, 75, of Circleville passed away on April 27, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1949 in Lawrence County, Kentucky to Albert and Wanda (Kelley) Jackson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings Shannon Jackson and Carolyn Jackson. Nettie is survived by her son William (Ashley) Wilson; nieces and nephews Bob (Courtney) Seymore,...
Timothy Craig
Apr 27, 2025
Timothy Dane Craig passed away at home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born on September 12, 1962 in Circleville Ohio to parents Helen Marie Craig, and Edward Craig. Tim Met his wife Dusti Craig in April 1992, and they married on December 23, 1995. Tim was survived by wife Dusti Craig, Daughters Wendy Antis (Charles), Jessica Craig, Elyse...
Billie Jo Taps
Apr 26, 2025
Billie Jo Taps, 80, of Stoutsville formerly of Sebring, Florida for 30 years passed away on April 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Willard and Rose Neeley. Billie Jo is survived by her daughter Bobbie Jo Davis (Ed); sisters Sandy (Pete) Morgan, Donna (Donnie) Stayton, Pam (Larry) Vanhook; brothers Pete Cannon and Terry Neeley and by...
Brenda Payne
Apr 26, 2025
Brenda Payne, 61 of Circleville passed away on April 26, 2025 at Brown Memorial. She was born on February 29, 1964 in Circleville the daughter of Herman and Mary (Honey) Hettinger. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister-in-law, Butch and Grace Ann Paxton and sister-in-law, Suzane Payne and friend, Cathy Smalley. She is survived by her...
Charles Reid
Apr 26, 2025
Charles Albert Reid of South Bloomingville passed away on April 26, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 82. He was born on August 19, 1942 in South Bloomingville to Walter and Virginia (Monroe) Reid. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister Martha Smith and brothers Larry Dale and...
Melinda Payne
Apr 20, 2025
Melinda Payne, 68, of Circleville passed away on April 20, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1956 in Circleville to Glenn and Doris (Allison) Pearce. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother Dwight Pearce. Melinda is survived by her children Carla (George) Colburn, Tara Payne and Donna Payne; her fiancé James Keene; grandchildren Dwight...
Ronald "Ron" Hood
Apr 19, 2025
Ron Hood, 55, of Circleville passed away on April 19, 2025. He was born on June 2, 1969 in Warren, Ohio to Edward and Ruth (Redmond) Hood. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Ronald II and the mother of his children Michal. Ron is survived by his children Ellah, Edward, Judah, Quinne and Wesley and by siblings...
David Stump
Apr 19, 2025
David “Dave” Stump, 56, of Circleville passed away on April 19, 2025. He was born in Lancaster on October 21, 1968 to Harold and Barbara (Young) Stump. He was preceded in death by his mother Barb; grandson Carter and nephew Jay Hunley Jr. Dave is survived by his father Harold; his wife Charity “Cheri” (Graham) Stump; children Dakota Huston, Anthony...
Alfred Clifton
Apr 18, 2025
Alfred “Gene” Clifton, 71, of Vinton County, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2025. He was born January 16, 1954 to Alfred and Violet Clifton. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Aisha Clifton, step-granddaughter Aria Rowley and nephew Michael McCabe. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Judy Clifton,...
Ruth Tootle
Apr 18, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth (Cryder) Tootle was born on July 5, 1922 in Adelphi, Ohio to Franklin Holderman Cryder and Nellie Bowsher Cryder. When she was 7 years old, the family moved from New Hallsville, Ohio and withstood the depression years-1929-1936. While attending Centralia High School (now Zane Trace), she was active in 4-H, Farm Bureau youth, church and school activities, becoming...
Wesley Winland
Apr 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing from a brief illness, Wesley E. Winland, 45, of Laurelville. He was born on February 9, 1980 to the parents of John and Barbara E. Winland. Deeply mourned by his parents along with his love of his life, Connie Moody; cherished special family members Richard Jr. (Jessica) Moody; grandchildren Colton...
Cheri Hatfield
Apr 15, 2025
Cheri Alwood Hatfield-age 65 of Circleville, Ohio passed away after an extended illness on April 15, 2025. Cheri was born on December 6, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late J. Virgil and Mary Jane Wight Alwood. She was preceded in death by brothers William, John Virgil III, Allen and Howard Alwood and sister Katie Foster. Cheri is survived by...
Wellman Funeral Home Inc.
is a collection of obituaries for Pickaway, Hocking and surrounding counties. With services throughout Ohio that are updated regularly. Find obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries