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. 

United States Air Force Lt. Colonel (ret.) Ronald G. Gunderman, 85, of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 at the Carriage Court of Washington Court House. 

Randall William “Randy” Roush, 73, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at the Hospice of Dayton. 

Robert L. "Bob" Emery, 71, of Sugartree Ridge, passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 at Acute Care of Hillsboro.  

Clifford W. “Cliff” Wilson, 92 of Hillsboro, died of natural causes on July 24, 2025 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati.  

Susan Collins Koch, 77, a devoted mother, grandmother, (soon to be) great-grandmother and sister, passed away Tuesday, July 22 at Hospice of Cincinnati.

Alberta Preston, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at the age of 96. 

Elsie Mae Everetts, 90, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 17, 2025.