Wellman (Warren County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wellman ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wellman. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky (Professional football)
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on April 19, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on December 29, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Wellman. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellman to Calvary Cemetery
Eugene Hoy Barksdale (Aviator)
- He was born in Goshen Springs (MS) on September 5, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Dayton (OH) on August 11, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Goshen Springs is located in Rankin County, Mississippi.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Hoy Barksdale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wellman to Arlington National Cemetery
Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 30, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Berkeley (MO) on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- Berkeley is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arthur Bassett, II<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wellman to Arlington National Cemetery
Gus Bell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Louisville (KY) on November 15, 1928 (a Thursday) and died in Montgomery (OH) on May 7, 1995 (a Sunday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Montgomery is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Wellman. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Bell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellman to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Larry Benton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on November 20, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Amberley (OH) on April 3, 1953 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Amberley is located in Hamilton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the southwest of Wellman. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Benton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wellman to St. Joseph Cemetery
Lawrence James 'Larry' Benton (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on November 20, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Amberley (OH) on April 3, 1953 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Amberley is located in Hamilton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the southwest of Wellman. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence James 'Larry' Benton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wellman to St. Joseph Cemetery
Marian Bergeron (Miss America (1933), singer)
- She was born in West Haven (CT) on May 3, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Kettering (OH) on October 22, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Kettering is located in Montgomery County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Wellman. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Bergeron<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wellman to Woodland Cemetery
Clem Bevans (Actor)
- Born: Clement Guy Blevins
- He was born in Cozaddale (OH) on October 16, 1879 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on August 11, 1963 (a Sunday).
- Cozaddale is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Wellman. Both communities are located in Warren County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clem Bevans<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wellman to Valhalla Memorial Park
Johnny Black (Songwriter)
- Full name: John Stewart Black
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on September 30, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Hamilton (OH) on June 9, 1936 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Hamilton is located in Butler County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the southwest of Wellman. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Black<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wellman to Spring Grove Cemetery
Erma Bombeck (Columnist)
- Born: Erma Louise Fiste
- She was born in Bellbrook (OH) on February 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in San Francisco (CA) on April 22, 1996 (a Monday).
- Bellbrook is located in Greene County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Wellman. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erma Bombeck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wellman to Woodland Cemetery
Gay Brewer, Jr. (Professional golf)
- He was born in Middletown (OH) on March 19, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Lexington (KY) on August 31, 2007 (a Friday).
- Middletown is located in Butler County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gay Brewer, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wellman to Lexington Cemetery
Walter Richard Brookins (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on July 11, 1889 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 29, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Richard Brookins<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wellman to Valhalla Memorial Park
Ralph Byrd (Actor)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on April 22, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on August 18, 1952 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Byrd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellman to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Milton Caniff (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Hillsboro (OH) on February 28, 1907 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on April 3, 1988 (a Sunday).
- Hillsboro is located in Highland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Mt. Repose Cemetery, which is located in Rockland County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milton Caniff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Repose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Repose Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellman to Mt. Repose Cemetery
Elinor Martineau Coyle (Author, photographer, historian)
- She was born in Marinette (WI) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on August 21, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Marinette is located in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elinor Martineau Coyle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellman to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Edwin Hamilton Davis (Scientist)
- He was born in Hillsboro (OH) on January 22, 1811 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 15, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Hillsboro is located in Highland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, which is located in Ross County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Hamilton Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellman to Grandview Cemetery
Paul Laurence Dunbar (Poet, novelist, playwright)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on June 27, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Dayton (OH) on February 9, 1906 (a Friday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Wellman. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Laurence Dunbar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wellman to Woodland Cemetery
Merie Ireland Earls (Actress)
- She was born in Morrow (OH) on May 13, 1889 (a Monday) and died in Glendale (CA) on November 4, 1984 (a Sunday).
- Morrow is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Wellman. Both communities are located in Warren County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merie Ireland Earls<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Lawn Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellman to Green Lawn Cemetery
John Early (Actor, entertainer)
- Full name: John Wesley Early
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on September 29, 1867 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 7, 1928 (a Saturday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Early<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellman to Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Charles F. Engle (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on January 2, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Dayton (OH) on September 21, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northwest of Wellman. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. Engle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wellman to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
William 'Buck' Ewing (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hoagland (OH) on October 17, 1859 (a Monday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on October 20, 1906 (a Saturday).
- Hoagland is located in Highland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Wellman (which is located in Warren County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Buck' Ewing<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.