It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marvin L. Wilson, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, who departed this life on Jan. 7, 2026, at the age of 90. 

James Henry Cumberland, 86, of Hillsboro, departed this life and entered into his eternal home promised to those that love and serve God on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital. 

James Colton Forcum, 32, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. 

Venita Shanks Bennett, 108, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. 

William "Billy" W. Marshall Jr., of Hillsboro, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Jan. 3, 2026.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laverne Hooley, a beloved, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, who left this world on Jan. 1, 2026, at the age of 75. 

Elma Jane Wisecup, 88, of South Salem, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

Judy Ann Newby, 83, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Sunday Dec. 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

Garnett Marie Neukirchner, 69, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at Kettering Health, in Dayton. 

Doris Cline, 80, of Winchester, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center in Seaman.

James Joseph “Jim” Kinzer, 83, of Panama City Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 at the Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Panama City, Fla. 

Andrew "Buddy" Pauckner Jr., 76, of New Vienna, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.  

Gregory Lee “Greg” Barr, 70, of Greenfield, Ohio gained his wings peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at 5:46 pm.

Sharon Lee Hall, 77, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus.

George William "Bill" Ryan, a cherished member of the Hillsboro community, passed away on Dec. 8, 2025, at the age of 79.