All Obituaries

            Cheryl Susann Dixon, 75, a resident of Portland, Indiana passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.               Cheryl was born on April 20, 1946, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of John and Mable Lucille (Taflinger) Elwood.  Cheryl retired from being a daycare provider in Iowa City, Iowa.  She enjoyed making quilts and...

     Joyce L. Wilson age 76 passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her home in Portland.  She was employed in health care as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 32 years.  She was a member of the Mountain Assembly Church of God in New Castle, Indiana.      Joyce Wilson was born January 24, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana the daughter of Rev. Charles and Jessie Weaver.  She was married to Kenneth Wilson in 1988 and he preceded her in death in...

     Gerry Lee Allen, age 77 a resident of Portland passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at IU Health Ball Hospital.  Gerry attended Redkey and Muncie schools, and served 6 years in the Indiana National Guard as a Staff Sergeant.         Gerry was a small engine mechanic for 35 years at Acker Small Engine and HiWay 3 Hardware in Muncie.  He retired after 6 years in the maintenance department of Jay County Hospital.  He was a...

     Danny Gene Boudreaux, age 53, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.       Danny was born on June 18, 1968, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Roland and Shirley (Wilson) Boudreaux.  He retired from Marsh in Portland after 30 years of service and attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Portland.       Survivors...

     Alexander “Alex” Toney, age 25 a resident of Hartford City, Indiana passed away Thursday. September 16, 2021 in Hartford City.  He was a 2015 graduate of Jay County High School.  He was employed as a CNA at Persimmon Ridge and a Home Health Care Aide at Life Choice Home Health Care.  He had also worked at Portland Forge.   Alex enjoyed his video games, listening to music and spending time with his friends.     ...

     Sandy Lee, age 70, a resident of Bryant, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home in Bryant.       Sandy was born on May 1, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of Beryl “Bud” and Clara (Middaugh) Denney.  She graduated from Bryant High School and was a member of Christian Worship Center in Fiat.              Survivors...

            Michael “Mike” Tim Gannon, age 53, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.              Mike was born on July 25, 1968, the son of James and Mardal (Wedding) Gannon.              Survivors...

     Jeffery D. Bunch, age 60 a resident of Pennville passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.    He attended Grace College, and was self employed in autobody repair.  He also enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with family.      Jeffery Bunch was born June 22, 1961 in Hartford City, Indiana the son of Leslie and Pearlie Mae (Hunt) Bunch.  He was married to Linda McVey on...

         Sara Perod, age 77, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Albany Health Care in Albany, Indiana.            Sara was born on September 12, 1944, in Paraguay, South America, the daughter of Carlos and Aurelia Ramirez.  She worked as a translator for the Paraguay Government for several years.  Sara enjoyed dancing and was always the life of any event she attended. ...

Rodger Culy, age 51, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.              Rodger was born on March 5, 1970, in Portland, the son of Ronald and Norma Jean (Garringer) Culy.  He graduated from Jay County High School.  Rodger owned and operated Flat Rock Trucking in Portland.  Rodger enjoyed spending time with his family, swimming, boating,...