Patsy Ruth (Sollars) Free, 89, passed away at home on Dec. 27, 2024. 

Gerald L. Jenkins, 72, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully Dec. 28, 2024.

Janet McClanahan, 89, of Spring Hill, Fla., formerly of Blanchester, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 at Aspire at Spring Hill.

Junior Lee Hie, 89 of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 at the Adena Greenfield Medical Center. 

Roger “Fuz” Payne Sr., 80, of Washington Court House, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 at the Court House Manor. 

Ruth Evelyn White, 96, of Hillsboro, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 23, 2024 at her home. 

Patricia Ann "Pat" Gregory, 91, departed this earthly life on Dec. 20, 2024. 

Pearl E. “Gene” Garrett, 89, of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 at home.  

Darlene Davis Campbell, 83, of Wilmington, passed away Dec. 19, 2024 at the Ohio Living Cape May Retirement Community in Wilmington.   

Donald Lee Damron, 85, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2024 at Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Anna Evans Masterson, 80, of Anderson, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at the Florentine Gardens in Loveland. 

Dorothy May Ellis Hodson, 95, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 at Salyers Group Home in Hillsboro. 

Maggie Jane Couch, 85, of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Bell Gardens Place. 

Elaine E. Thacker, 90, of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 at her home. 

It is with heartfelt joy and warm remembrance that we announce the passing of Carl W. Thompson, Jr., who transitioned from this world on Dec. 19, 2024, at the age of 64.