All Obituaries

Patricia Stant, age 68, a resident of Portland, passed away Saturday September 24, 2022 at her home in Portland. Patricia was born March 16, 1954 in Portland, Indiana the daughter of Galen and Mildred (Ward) Vanderbur. Patricia worked at Indiana Glass in Dunkirk and at the Jay County Retirement Center. Patricia married Paul Stant on May 21, 2005 he passed away on October 28, 2020. Survivors Include: 2 sons: Patrick Wells (wife Melissa) – Portland,...

Noah Morales, age 32, a resident of Dunkirk, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his home in rural Dunkirk.  Noah was born on December 25, 1989, in Avon Park, Florida the son of Bernardo and Diana (Sergeant) Morales.  Noah was an avid fisherman who enjoyed salt water and fresh water fishing.  Survivor include: His parents:  Diana Morales – Dunkirk, Indiana               ...

Cierra Marie Rockwood age 26, Portland gained her angel wings September 9, 2022. She was born in Coldwater, Ohio on October 20, 1995 to her beloved parents James and Shelley Rockwood. She was a 2014 graduate of Jay County High School. Cierra was a kind and beautiful soul with an infectious smile that could light up a room. She enjoyed watching Harry Potter Movies, spending time with family and taking long walks with her fur baby Kilo. Cierras love for her nieces and nephews was...

Richard “Dick” Newton, age 87, a resident of rural Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Albany Health and Rehab in Albany, Indiana.  Dick was born on April 14, 1935, in Portland, Indiana, the son of John Newton, Sr. and Lulu (Lawhorn) Newton.  He married Mary Mae (Moore) Watkins on April 14, 1993.  Dick was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Portland.  Other memberships include Retreads, GWWRA and Friends on Wheels.  Dick...

Jeffrey K. Bowen, 68, owner of the Portland Clock Doc shop, died Sept. 2, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, where he was being treated for cancer. He opened the clock repair business in 2015 after spending decades working in local factories, often as a supervisor. His employers included Bailey Seed Farms, Alphabet, and Accelerated Curing Inc. Jeff devoted many hours to the Portland Breakfast Optimist Club’s activities, especially the Jay County Queen Contest and its food fundraisers after...

     Roger Locker, age 71 a resident of Portland passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at his home.  Roger owned and operated Locker’s Touch of Country for many years.  He was a 1969 graduate of Portland High School and earned a business degree from Indiana Business College.  He was a former member of the Jay County Hospital Board of Directors.      Roger Locker was born January 28, 1951 in Portland, Indiana the son of Howard and...

James David LeMaster, age 75, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Dunkirk.              David was born on April 12, 1947, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Garth L. LeMaster, Sr. and Ora (Brady) LeMaster.  He graduated from Portland High School in 1965 and was a veteran of the US Army.  David worked for Horizon Mobile Homes in Portland for several years and...

     Barbara “Ramona” Gordon, age 82, a resident of rural Redkey, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.       Barbara was born on February 3, 1940 in Portland, the daughter of Carlton and Barbara Pauline (Carmichael) Smelser.  She was raised by Blanch and Edna Chalfant.  Barbara graduated from Gray High School in 1958 and married Robert Gordon on October 18, 1958.  She and her...

     Ricardo Nava, age 43, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022.       Ricardo was born on October 3, 1978, in Torreón, Mexico, the son of Mario Nava and Olga Carmona.  Ricardo was a veteran of the Mexican Army.  He was an avid golfer and a member of the Wabash Valley Golf Course.  Ricardo enjoyed making others laugh.  He loved his kids and family very much.  Ricardo worked at MSSL in...

Donn H. Lea, age 85, a resident of rural Dunkirk, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at his home in rural Dunkirk.  Donn was born on February 16, 1937, in Blackford County, Indiana, the son of David Lea, Sr. and Melvie (Dickson) Lea.  He attended Gray High School and served for 8 years in the Indiana National Guard.  He retired from Ball Foster Glass in 2000 after 44 years of service.  Donn married Barbara Geesaman on February 2, 1964.  Survivors include: His...