Carole Ann Payne, 89, of Mt.Orab, passed away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Care Center at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman. 

Celesta Mae Lunsford, known as “Mae”, a cherished mother, devoted community member, and a beacon of strength, passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2025, at the age of 79. 

Patsy J. Monteith, 90, of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at Hillsboro Health and Rehab.  

Andrew Dale “Andy” Mackan, 47 of Highland, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 at the Miami Valley Hospital.  

Mary Linda Hagar, devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, wife, advisor, gardener, goat herder and collector of cherished things passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19 in the comfort of her home in Hillsboro, surrounded by loved ones.

David L. Hodson, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 26, 2025.

Lula Mae (Taylor) Free, 94, of Greenfield, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 at home.

Russell Johnson, 87, of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.  

Dr. David S. “Doc” Ayres, a beloved family physician, devoted community member, and cherished father, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 24, 2025, at the age of 97. 

Our precious father, grandfather and brother, John E. Allen of Lynchburg, Ohio gained his wings on Aug. 23, 2025, at home. 

Charlotte Evelyn Chamblin, 91, of Washington Court House, formerly of Greenfield, entered the presence of her Lord and King on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.  

James Walter “Jim” Furbee, 77, of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman.

Gary E. Tolle, 89, of New Vienna, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati on Aug. 18, 2025 surrounded by family. 

Kenneth L. Naylor, 78, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.  

Belva "BJ" Baker, a vibrant spirit born on Aug. 21, 1960, in Wilmington, journeyed into eternal rest on Aug. 15, 2025.