Barbara Nilsen
May 15, 2026
Barbara Anne Nilsen, lovingly known as “Barbie,” was born on March 12, 1954, in Portland and passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 72 in Huntington. Those who knew her knew you could call her Barbara or Barbie — but never “Barb.” She was quick to correct anyone who called her that, and she always made it...
Bob Lanning
May 15, 2026
Bob Lanning, age 93, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at his home.
Bob was born January 10, 1933, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Gerald and Elma (Smith) Lanning. Bob and his wife farmed in Pike Township for many years and owned and operated Lanning Processing. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church....
Paul Lake
May 7, 2026
Paul Lake, age 95, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his home in Portland.
Paul was born on May 6, 1931, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Fred and Nona (Martin) Lake. Paul was a 1949 graduate of Madison High School. Paul graduated from the International Data Processing Institute in 1964 and graduated from Indiana...
Gregory Gierhart
May 5, 2026
Gregory “Greg” Gierhart, age 63, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at IU Health Jay in Portland.
Greg was born August 22, 1962, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Tommy and Nellie (Brock) Gierhart. He graduated from Jay County High School and earned an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. Greg served in the U.S. Army, Army...
Todd Bunch
Apr 23, 2026
Todd Bunch, age 63, a resident of Pennville, passed away April 23, 2026 at Envive of Hartford City.
Todd was born January 29, 1963 the son of Dallas and Patricia Bunch. He graduated from Southern Wells High School and graduated from Vincennes University. He worked at the Briar Patch in Pennville.
Survivors include:
2 Sons: Brandon Bunch (Wife Jessica) – Bedford, Indiana
Logan Bunch...
Michael Bailey
Apr 10, 2026
Michael Bailey, age 47, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at his home, following an extended illness.
Michael was born June 6, 1978, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Alan and Brenda (Bowers) Bailey. He graduated from Jay County High School and worked at POET in Portland. Michael married Lori Wardlow on April 17, 2010.
Survivors include:
His...
Diana Clark
Apr 8, 2026
Diana Clark, age 65, a resident of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Reid Hospital in Richmond. She was a former resident of Portland.
Diana was born January 8, 1961, in Winchester, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth and Nina (Carpenter) Clark. She graduated from Jay County High School in 1979 and earned a Criminal Justice Degree from Ball...
Joyce A. Baldauf
Apr 1, 2026
Joyce A. Baldauf, age 87, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at her home.
Joyce was born October 21, 1939, in Randolph County, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Irene (Ballard) Siegler. She graduated from Ridgeville High School and worked in banking in Winchester. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed bowling at The Brown...
Joseph "Joe" Garringer
Mar 29, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Garringer, age 88, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Joe was born October 6, 1937, in Winchester, Indiana, the son of Lewis and Frances (Kaugher) Garringer. He worked at Anchor Hocking in Winchester. Joe married Wilda Dunmoyer in 1956 and she passed away in 1961. He later married Norma...
Glen Bryant
Mar 23, 2026
Glen Bryant, age 95, passed into eternal life on March 23, 2026 at his home in Portland.
Glen was born and raised in Rochester, Indiana, on April 21, 1930, to Lulu and Glen Bryant. He graduated from North Manchester College with a Bachelor's in Education. He earned two Master's Degrees in Education and Counseling from Ball State University. Glen was an...
Velma "Dolly" Snodgrass
Mar 19, 2026
Velma “Dolly” Snodgrass, age 100, a resident of Union City, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Pine Knoll in Winchester. She was a former resident of Portland.
Dolly was born December 16, 1925, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Richard) Willy. She was a member of the Jay County Hospital Auxiliary, Portland Eagles Lodge...
Nancy Eley
Mar 18, 2026
Nancy Eley, age 82, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Nancy was born May 21, 1943, in Jay County, the daughter of Homer and Helen (Burkey) Caylor. She worked at Cox Manufacturing in Ridgeville and the Salamonie Reservoir. Nancy married Ronald Eley on January 16, 1960 and he passed away...
Jammie Wietholter
Mar 17, 2026
Jammie Wietholter, age 46, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at his home in Portland.
Jammie was born on July 4, 1979, in Coldwater, Ohio, the son of Joseph Wietholter, and Janice (Roberts) Kay. Jammie graduated from First Coat Academy in 2007.
Survivors include:
Best Friend: Wade Hodge – Portland, Indiana
A sister: Jody Webster – Portland, Indiana
3 Nieces:...
Barbara James
Mar 16, 2026
Barbara James, age 91, a resident of Hudson, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at her home on Big Turkey Lake. She was a former Portland and Randolph County resident.
Barbara was born April 16, 1934, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Ada (Roser) Hardman. She graduated from Portland High School in 1953. Barbara worked for Anchor...
Betty B. Penrod
Mar 14, 2026
Betty B. Penrod, affectionately known as “GRANDMA”, passed away on March 14, 2026 at the age of 97, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born in Portland, Indiana on December 12, 1928. As the only girl who grew up with four brothers, she cultivated a uniquely strong work ethic and resilience. At the age of 19, Betty became...
Randall "Randy" Roll
Mar 13, 2026
Randall “Randy” Roll, age 64 a resident of Portland, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Randy was born November 29, 1961 in New Port Richey, Florida the son of Jesse W. Roll. Randy graduated from Jay County High School in 1981; he served as head of maintenance for FCC in Portland, where he led and managed many important projects...
Linda Miller
Mar 11, 2026
Linda Miller, age 77, a resident of Bluffton, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home in Bluffton. She was a former resident of Redkey, Indiana.
Linda was born on July 12, 1948, in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, the daughter of Damon Ward and Herta Emilie (Hofstetter) Johnson. She was employed at Indiana Glass in Dunkirk and later worked...
Janet Seals
Mar 4, 2026
Janet Seals, age 76, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.
Janet was born March 13, 1949, in Grayson, Kentucky, the daughter of Everett and Edith (Mabry) Gilbert. She worked as a cook at Meinderings in Fort Recovery and worked at Jay Garment in Portland. She was a member...
John Valentine
Mar 3, 2026
John Valentine, age 83, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.
John was born August 26, 1942, in Portland, the son of Woodrow and Rickie (Rowles) Valentine. He graduated from Governor IP Gray School in 1960 and served in the Army National Guard. John farmed in Greene Township for many...
Rodney Price
Feb 20, 2026
Rodney Price, age 61, a resident of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was a former resident of Pennville, Indiana.
Rodney was born March 1, 1964, in Hartford City, Indiana, the son of Loren and Inis (Parker) Price. He graduated from Blackford High School and worked at Pretzels in Bluffton and...
