Obituaries

Aug 6, 2025

Linda Cline, age 81, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at The Waters in Dunkirk.

Linda was born on July 18, 1944, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Isaac and Imogene (Miller) Landers. Linda attended Portland High School and was a homemaker. Linda attended Collett Church of the Nazarene. She married Keith Cline on October 13,...

Jul 29, 2025

Carl Austin Jr., age 67, a resident of Ridgeville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at his home.

Carl was born March 20, 1958 in Franklin County, Indiana the son of Carl Austin Sr. and Mary Eva (Guffey) Austin-Dotson.

Survivors include:

4 sons: John Taylor – Pennville, Indiana

Cody Austin – Ridgeville, Indiana

Brandon Austin (wife Kaley) – Portland, Indiana

Cory Austin (wife Lexie)...

Jul 27, 2025

Stacy (Goodman) Skeens, age 55, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Signature Health Care in Muncie. Stacy was a fighter as she battled multiple cancer diagnoses over the last several years.

Stacy was born July 2, 1970, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Loretta (Wright) Fry.

Survivors include:

Her children: Keith Goodman, Joseph Batio and Devon Roberts.

Her...

Jul 16, 2025

John Vore, age 78, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.

John was born February 21, 1947, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Luther and Wanda (Younger) Vore. He graduated from Portland High School in 1967 and earned an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech.

John dedicated a significant portion of his...

Jul 15, 2025

Donald Kane, age 90, a resident of New Corydon, in rural Jay County, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home.

Donald was born April 15, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Edwin and Jean (Barton) Kane. Donald served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked for 55 years as a truck driver for...

Jul 5, 2025

Angelina Geesaman, a shining light of joy and kindness, was born on November 25, 2008, in Portland, Indiana. She brought warmth and optimism into the lives of everyone she encountered, a precious soul who was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Angelina's time with us was tragically cut short when she passed away on July...

Jul 4, 2025

James “Jim” Hartvig, age 74, a resident of rural Bryant, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Jim was born April 29, 1951, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the son of Herbert and Elsie (Madson) Hartvig. He graduated from Rosholt High School in 1969 and was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce...

Jun 29, 2025

Ronald Lee, age 81, a resident of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Everheart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio.

Ronald was born January 31, 1944, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Lawrence “Jim” and Pauline “Marie” Shawver Lee. He graduated from Portland High School and served in the U.S. Airforce in Vietnam. He worked for...

Jun 25, 2025

Jessica Hunt, age 39 a resident of rural Portland, passed away on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on August 10, 1985, in Bluffton, Indiana, and had a life filled with love, family, and a passion for the outdoors. She was remembered as a kind soul who took joy in every moment spent...

Jun 24, 2025

John Herzfeld, Jr., age 45, a resident of Muncie, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

John was born October 6, 1979, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of John Herzfeld, Sr. and Nancy Lee Wood. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Hawaii.

Survivor include:

His mother: Nancy Wood – Muncie, Indiana

2...

Jun 19, 2025

Timothy Henkle, age 56, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Timothy was born on March 22, 1969, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Paul and Connie (Edmundson) Henkle. Timothy graduated from Jay County High School and worked for Wal-Mart.

Survivors include:

His mother – Connie Henkle – Portland, Indiana

1 brother – Bryan Henkle...

Jun 16, 2025

Zona Shoopman, age 70, a resident of rural Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Anderson.

Zona was born August 17, 1954, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of John McClain and Betty Rigby. She was raised by her father John and step-mother Sharon McClain. She graduated from Jay County High School and was a...

Jun 11, 2025

Bernice McClurg age 92, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Bernice was born October 9, 1932, in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Norman and Mono (Campbell) Stoner. She graduated from Portland High School in 1950 and married Max McClurg on March 9, 1952. He passed away on February 8, 2018.

Bernice...

Jun 2, 2025

Robert “Bob” Neil Gordon, age 87, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Bob was born February 6, 1938, in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Everett and Aunita (Ford) Gordon. He graduated from Redkey High School where he enjoyed Band and was very active in 4-H. Bob was a substitute bus driver for Jay School Corporation...

May 31, 2025

Donald Cooke, Sr. age 77, a resident of Portland, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Silver Birch Assisted Living in Muncie, Indiana.

Donald was born August 27, 1947 in South Hampton, Virginia, the son of Charlie and Lizzie Mae (Bradshaw) Cook. He served as a Medic with the U.S. Army and helped organize and worked for Jay County EMS (JEMS)....

May 31, 2025

Bret A. Masters, age 61, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Bret was born on October 31, 1963, in Michigan, the son of Richard and Mildred “Millie” (Leffingwell) Masters. He graduated from Jay County High School in 1982 and worked for many years at Red Gold in Geneva, FCC in...

May 21, 2025

Richard Straley, age 62, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Richard was born November 2, 1962, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Robert “Bob” and Deloris (Lanning) Straley.  He graduated from Jay County High School in 1980 and served in the U.S. Army National Guard.

Survivors include:

1...

May 17, 2025

Carol Manor, age 85, a resident of Bryant, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

Carol was born on May 4, 1940, in Jay County, the daughter of Roy and Bessie (Ross) Shull.  Carol graduated from Madison High School in 1958.  Carol worked for the United States Postal Service in...

May 12, 2025

Lana Roberts, age 18, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.

Lana was born April 21, 2007 in Bluffton, Indiana, the daughter of Nick Roberts and Brittany Bailey.  She was currently a Junior at Jay County Christian Academy in Portland.  Lana was a full of love...

May 10, 2025

Keith Cline, age 81, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.

Keith was born on January 25, 1944, in Portland, Indiana, the son of John and Velma (Lovell) Cline.  Keith was a 1962 graduate of Pennville High School, and was in the US Army National Guard,...