All Obituaries

            Steed Arnold, age 51, a resident of Portland, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio.             Steed was born on November 5, 1970 in Marion, Indiana the son of Michael and Linda (Slusser) Arnold. Steed graduated from Marion High School in 1989 and worked for FCC in Portland and Crown in Coldwater, Ohio. Steed was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Survivors...

            Edith Maxine Burkhalter, age 70, a resident of rural Bryant, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at her sons home in rural Bryant.             Edith was born January 17, 1952, in Jay County, the daughter of Homer and Helen (Burkey) Caylor. Edith retired from Standard Brush and Broom in Portland after 32 years of service. She served beef and noodles at the Tractor and Engine Show and...

     Bryce Andrew DeBoy, age 32 a resident of Portland passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Dunkirk, Indiana.  He was a 2008 graduate of Jay County High School and had worked at Fort Recovery Industries and FCC in Portland.  He enjoyed being a father and being with his children. He was an avid Miami Dolphins football fan, enjoyed watching movies, and most of all loved his rock music.       Bryce DeBoy was born May 22, 1989 in...

            Jack Osborne, age 85, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2022 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.             Jack was born on July 26, 1936, in St. Marys, Ohio, the son of Charles and Adilene (Anderson) Osborne.  Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW in Portland.  Jack worked as a meatcutter for Kroger.  He married Lois...

Kay DeVoss, age 69, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.             Kay was born September 20, 1952, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of William “Bill” and Tootie (Rees) Brunson. Kay graduated from Redkey High School in 1970. She retired from MSSL in Portland after over 30 years of service, and was a member of Gamma Nu Sorority and Ridgeville American Legion...

           Emma Jane Crouse, age 87, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.              Emma was born on May 18, 1934, in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of Ira and Lenora (Stonerock) Dewey.  She graduated from Jackson Township High School in Darke County in 1952.  Emma retired from Fort Recovery Industries in Fort Recovery after 43...

Joan Franks, age 81, a former resident Portland, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Parker Health and Rehab in Parker City.              Joan was born on October 14, 1940, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Beyke) Goubeaux.  She was a wonderful mother to her children and all of her adopted children that she helped raise.  Joan was a member of the American Legion Post #211 Auxiliary.  She...

           Vickie May, age 74, a resident of rural Salamonia, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at her home.              Vickie was born on October 21, 1947, in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Hubert and Hester (Zachary) Butler.  Vickie farmed with her husband in Madison Township for many years.  She was a member of Salamonia Church of Christ where she served as Sunday School...

     Karen Hudson, age 57 a resident of rural Portland, passed away suddenly at IU Health Jay Hospital on Friday, December 31, 2021.    Karen loved her family, always putting them first and dedicated her life to helping everyone else.  She attended Hickory Grove Church of the Brethren in Jay County.  She was employed at Peyton’s in Bluffton for over 36 years.      Karen Hudson was born March 5, 1964 in Portland, Indiana...

Harold E. Walter, age 96 a resident of Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion, Indiana passed away Friday, December 31, 2021.  He farmed with his family in Jackson Twp., Jay County for many years..  He was a veteran of the US. Army and served his country in WWII. Harold Walter was born April 23, 1925 in Jay County, Indiana the son of Arlet and Lena (Siders) Walter.  He was married on July 25, 1943 to Bernadette Schwartzkopf and she preceded him in death on December 14,...