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.

Lee Koogler, a dedicated attorney and cherished member of his community, passed away Aug. 13, 2025, at the age of 51. 

Lozella S. Wilson, 87, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 at her home.  

Michael P. Kavula Jr., 82, of Colerain Township, formerly of Mowrystown, passed away Aug. 12, 2025 at his home.  

Ruth Anne Washburn, 83, of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus.

Kenneth Lee Hatfield Jr., 59, of Washington Court House, passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 at his home. 

Janet Marie Moore, 81 of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 at the Adena Regional Medical Center.