Faye Williamson
Oct 22, 2026
Faye (Evans) Williamson, a cherished soul whose warm smile and infectious laughter brightened the lives of all who knew her, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 9, 1940, in Portland, Indiana, Faye was the daughter of Wilson and Elsie Evans. She was preceded in death by her parents and her dear...
Reverend Robert Sutton
Oct 21, 2026
Reverend Robert Sutton, age 100, a resident of Williamsburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Maple Gardens in Eaton, Ohio.
Robert was born on August 31, 1926, in Randolph County, Indiana, the son of Don and Ethel (Doughty) Sutton. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Signal Corps during World War II.
Throughout his life, Robert...
R. Marciel Robinette
Oct 15, 2026
R. Marciel Robinette, age 97, a former resident of Pennville, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at La Bahia Nursing Home in Golida, Texas.
Marciel was born September 6, 1929, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur and Mary (Bucher) Bailey. She graduated from Portland High School in 1947 and worked at Indiana Glass in Dunkirk, Downtown Meat Market in...
Hudson Wayne Fox
Oct 13, 2026
Hudson Wayne Fox, age 1 month, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 following a sudden illness.
Hudson was born September 14, 2026, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Levi Fox and Kylee Oliver.
Survivors include:
His parents: Levi Fox – Keystone, Indiana
Kylee Oliver – Union City, Ohio
His brother: Silas Fisher – Portland, Indiana
Grandparents: Steven and Ashley Oliver – Portland, Indiana
Lucas and Mandy...
Michael Roop
Oct 12, 2026
Michael Roop, age 68, a resident of Montpelier, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
Michael was born January 25, 1958, in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Lawrence and Carolee (Loudin) Roop. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1979 – 1983. He worked at Berne Furniture in Berne,...
Teresa Bowen
Oct 11, 2026
Teresa Bowen, age 68, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Teresa was born on October 6, 1958, in Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of William and Anna (Ducic) Ely. She earned her Master’s Degree in Communication from Purdue University and dedicated much of her life to teaching and helping others....
David Valentine
Oct 7, 2026
David S. Valentine, age 84, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his home in Portland.
David was born October 23, 1941, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Marion and Thelma (Grile) Valentine. He graduated from Portland High School and served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Arcturus. David worked at the Portland Forge for...
Jane Jobe
Oct 6, 2026
On Tuesday the 6th of October, 2026, Mrs. Jane E. Jobe was warmly and joyously welcomed into the arms of her Saviour Jesus Christ, and reunited with her husband of 56 years, Bill, after a long and courageous struggle with cancer.
Jane was a beloved mother of three: Cindy Martell of Portland, IN; Bruce Jobe (Terri) of Simpsonville, SC; and Brian...
Esta Mae Burgess
Sep 30, 2026
Esta Mae Burgess, age 87, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
Esta was born January 20, 1939, in Deerfield, Indiana, the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Erta “Mert” (Stauffer) Spencer. She graduated from Portland High School in 1957 and worked as a switchboard operator at Jay County Hospital,...
Karen Jenkins
Sep 29, 2026
Karen Jenkins, age 66, a resident of Pine Knoll in Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Karen was born June 24, 1960, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of William R. and Elsie Maud (Norris) Walker. She married Stephen Jenkins, Sr. on May 5, 1999.
Survivors include:
Her husband: Stephen Jenkins, Sr. – Portland, Indiana
Her step-children: Wendie Kollar (husband Jake) – Plymouth,...
Brenda France
Sep 25, 2026
Brenda France, age 55, a resident of rural Ridgeville, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.
Brenda was born December 4, 1970, the daughter of Robert L. and Patsy (Caylor) France. She graduated from Jay County High School in 1989 and worked for Priority Plastics in Portland.
Survivors include:
Her children: Cole France – Ridgeville, Indiana
Megan...
Shirley McCoy
Sep 24, 2026
Shirley McCoy, age 75, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Shirley was born January 6, 1951, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur Fultz and Grace (Gilbert) Smith. She worked at Jay Garment in Portland and American Legion Post #211 of Portland. She was a member of the American...
Joe Nelson
Sep 6, 2026
Joe Nelson, age 92, a resident of Portland, passed away on September 6, 2026, at his home in Portland.
Joe was born on November 22, 1933, in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Chester “Chet” and Helen (Bash) Nelson. He worked at McDonald’s in Portland for many years.
Joe was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1950 and was a member...
Treva Dotson
Sep 6, 2026
Treva Dotson, age 86, a resident of Dunkirk, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 6, at her home in Dunkirk.
Treva was born on June 29, 1940, in Darke County, Ohio, the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Garringer) Arnold. Treva worked in multiple nursing homes doing Home Health Care. Treva was a member of the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church in Dunkirk.
Survivors include:
2...
David Slack
Sep 5, 2026
David Slack, age 61, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
David was born on August 29, 1965, in Marion, Indiana, the son of Jimmie and Evelyn (Gray) Slack. He graduated from Jay County High School in 1983 and worked for J&P Custom Plating and FCC in Portland.
David enjoyed...
Vera Middaugh
Sep 5, 2026
Vera Middaugh, age 101, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Vera was born December 29, 1924, in Jay County, the daughter of Arthur and Ersie (Rorher) Worth. She graduated from Poling High School in 1943. Vera worked at CTS in Berne for 15 years. Vera enjoyed fishing, especially with her trusty...
Kathrina Horine
Sep 3, 2026
Kathrina Horine, age 46, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at her home in Redkey.
Kathrina was born September 13, 1979, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Kim (Horine) Martyne. She graduated from Jay County High School in 1998.
Survivors include:
Her daughter: Kaidynce Reinhard – Redkey, Indiana
Her mother: Kim Martyne – Bullhead City, Arizona
Her sister: Angelina Koenig...
Dan Crump
Aug 29, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Crump, age 88, a resident of rural Hartford City, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
Dan was born November 26, 1937, in Bluffton, Indiana, the son of Joseph and Garnet (Elliott) Crump. He graduated from Hartford City High School in 1955. He served in the US Army from 1961-1963...
Rev. James Durham
Aug 27, 2026
Rev. James T. Durham, 76, of Portland, Indiana, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, at 2:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Jim was born on June 17, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Archie and Thelma Durham. He spent an important part of his life in Winchester, Indiana, before making his home in Portland, Indiana.
Jim was a beloved husband,...
Lloyd Wright
Aug 25, 2026
Lloyd E. Wright, age 81, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Lloyd was born on March 25, 1945, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Albert and Helen (Snyder) Wright. He graduated from Fort Recovery High School in 1963 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1966.
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