Cecil M. Ayers, 64, of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at the Ohio State University Medical Center.

Bailey Ann Marie Smith, the infant daughter of Chad Ryan and Hallonia Jean (Howe) Smith of Greenfield, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

Charles "Roy" Boler, 82, of Fayetteville, died Dec. 29, 2012 in Blanchester.

Beverly B. Stroup, 76, of Batavia, formerly of Greenfield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Hospice of Cincinnati East.

Thomas Willis “Tom” Riley, 65, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at Highland District Hospital.

Daryl R. Vance, 68, of Hillsboro, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center.

Albert Lakes, 80, of Hillsboro died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at his home.

Richard E. Michael passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 27, 2012 at the age of 72, with his family by his side.

Donna Sue Ramsden, 70, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 at the Highland District Hospital.

Lester U. Wallis, 88, of Hillsboro passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 at the Highland District Hospital Emergency Room.

Steven Forrest Schultz, 61, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012.

Eva Carol Miller, 74, of Hillsboro, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012 at the home of her daughter in Hillsboro.

James Michael "Mike" Cluxton, 61, of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 at the Miami Valley Hospital.

June Griffith, 85, of Hillsboro died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at the home of her daughter.

Lula Couch, 88, of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 at Heartland Nursing Center in Hillsboro.