Linda Kennedy
Nov 16, 2025
Linda Louise Kennedy, age 84, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at her home.
Linda was born May 14, 1941, to William Guthrie and Nancy F. (Downs) Howard in Bardstown, Kentucky. She moved to Portland in June, 1946, where she lived with her father and step-mother, Clara (Steiner) Howard.
Linda married Thomas C. Kennedy on November 28,...
Mark Theurer
Nov 14, 2025
Mark Theurer, age 61, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.
Mark was born September 10, 1964, in Bluffton, Indiana, the son of John Theurer and Jackie (Welsch) Hanks.
Survivors include:
His parents: John Theurer – Portland, Indiana
Jackie Hanks – Portland, Indiana
His siblings: Rich Theurer – Portland, Indiana
Randy Theurer (wife Barb) –...
Derek Ryan Whitenack
Nov 12, 2025
Derek Ryan Whitenack, age 46, a resident of rural Ridgeville, passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Derek was born November 4, 1979, in Portland, the son of Jeff and Melanie (Thornburg) Whitenack. He graduated from Winchester Community High School and then earned an Engineering Degree from Tri-State University. He worked as...
Emma Carper
Nov 3, 2025
Emma Carper, age 95, a resident of Albany, Indiana, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albany; she was a former resident of Cocoa, Florida from 1956 to 2003.
Emma was born December 3, 1929 in Hans Creek, West Virginia, the daughter of Sam and Mary (Suttle) Brown. Emma graduated from Peterstown High School in...
John Loper
Nov 2, 2025
John Loper Sr., age 79, a resident of Portland, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his home.
John was born April 29, 1946, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Charles and Helen (Twigg) Loper. John worked for Standard Brush and Broom for 33 years and then worked for FCC in Portland from 2001-2012. He was also a former member of...
Brian Thomas Stults
Nov 1, 2025
Brian Thomas Stults, age 52, of Manchester, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025.He leaves behind his loving wife of almost 27 years, Candy (James) Stults; five children, Randi Loper of Hartford City, IN, Kyrstin Stults of Portland, IN, Aron Jordan of Manchester, KY, Derrick Jordan & wife Nicole of Evarts, KY, Ashlynn Stults of Manchester, KY; three...
Luetta June Bowen
Oct 30, 2025
After 97 years of brightening the world, Luetta June (Smith) Bowen died Oct. 30, 2025, from complications of a fall four weeks earlier.
Much of her life was centered on children, both her own six and the hundreds of others that she taught. She loved young children and loved teaching them to read and write.
She remembered every student and followed their...
Jane Anne Thompson
Oct 17, 2025
Jane Anne Thompson, age 89, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.
Jane Anne was born June 28, 1936, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Virgil T. and Marianna (Wheeler) Smith. She graduated from Portland High School in 1954 and married Gene Thompson on September 24, 1960, he passed away on...
Lillian Crump
Oct 16, 2025
Lillian Crump, age 96, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Lillian was born on February 23, 1929 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Lulu (Lawhorn) Newton. Lillian retired from CTS in Berne after over 30 years of service. Lillian married Lester Crump on June 3, 1949 he passed away on June 10, 1980.
Survivors...
Allan Shauver
Oct 14, 2025
Allan Shauver, age 76, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Allan was born February 6, 1949, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Marion Edward and Leah Margaret (Ashley) Shauver. He graduated from Madison Township High School in 1967 and proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Forrestal. He attended Evangelical Methodist Church in Portland....
Janice McCowan
Oct 8, 2025
Janice McCowan, age 84, went to be with her heavenly father October 8th, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Janice was born January 10th, 1941 in Dean Coal Mining Camp in Norma, Tennessee. Janice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother who will be deeply missed.
Janice loved to crochet, cross stitch, quilting, playing cards and spending time...
Marilyn James-Beeler
Oct 2, 2025
Marilyn James-Beeler, age 79, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at her home in Decatur.
Marilyn was born July 21, 1946, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Norma (Renner) Myers. She married Danny Lee Beeler on October 27, 1979 and he passed away on May 10, 1996. She was a member of the...
John Robert Steen
Sep 27, 2025
John Robert Steen, passed away on September 27, 2025, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, at the age of 69.
Born and raised in Portland, Indiana, John was lovingly given the nickname “Chicko” by his grandparents, John and Rhoda Steen — a name that remained a beloved part of his identity throughout his life. John had a deep appreciation for life’s journey, which...
Patricia Joyce Wilson
Sep 23, 2025
Patricia Joyce Wilson, age 91, a resident of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her home.
Joyce was born February 24, 1934, in Crum, Lewis County, Kentucky, the daughter of Earl Benjamin and Jessie (Rouse) Redden. She was raised in Rushville, Indiana on a farm. Joyce graduated high school in 1952 and was valedictorian of her class.
Joyce married...
Mark Hart
Sep 20, 2025
Mark Hart, age 71, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his home following a courageous battle with Parkinsons.
Mark was born October 20, 1953, in Celina, Ohio, the son of the late George and Anne Marie (Quinter) Hart. He graduated from Ft. Recovery High School in 1971. Mark worked for New Idea in Coldwater,...
Martin "Marty" Stump
Sep 18, 2025
Martin “Marty” Stump, age 69, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his home in Portland.
Marty was born on March 12, 1956, the son of Cleo and Catherine Marie (Kembel) Stump. Marty graduated from Portland High School in 1974 and worked for Wal-Mart in Portland for several years. Marty married Carol Arnold on March 12,...
Margaret Rose McBride
Sep 13, 2025
Margaret Rose McBride, age 94, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at her home.
Margaret was born December 8, 1930, in Bryant, Indiana, the daughter of Verl and Nellie (Butcher) Miller. She graduated from Bryant High School in 1948 and earned an Associates Degree from Ball State University. Margaret worked for Jay County REMC for...
Linda Stewart
Sep 10, 2025
Linda Karen Stewart, age 76, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home.
Linda was born September 23, 1948, the daughter of Wayne M. and Iva M. (Gagle) Stewart.
Linda graduated from Ridgeville High School in the class of 1966. She worked at Jay Garment in Portland for several years, a short time at the Commercial...
Nancy Cheeseman
Aug 21, 2025
Nancy Cheeseman, age 89, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Nancy was born February 19, 1936, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of Herbert and Jeanette (Steele) Stout. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1954 and attended Ball State University. Nancy worked on the family farm and was a member of...
Alan Smith
Aug 20, 2025
Alan Smith, age 94, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albany.
Alan was born on June 11, 1931, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Homer and Helen (McCoy) Smith. Alan graduated from Bryant High School, and served in the United States Navy. Alan worked for Portland Forge, and was...
