Obituaries

Oct 14, 2023

Keith Rodney Ford, age 85, went to be with his honey Phyllis Ann Ford, of 62 years, on October 14, 2023 at 5:40 p.m.

Keith was born on July 12, 1938 in Delaware County the son of Howard and Garnet (Hall) Ford.

Keith loved home cooked meals especially on the holidays where they were his...

Oct 12, 2023

Paul S. Saunders, age 69, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.

Paul was born on July 1, 1954, in Portland, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Hiestand) Saunders.  He worked for many years in installing monument foundations at cemeteries.  He also worked in concessions and...

Oct 11, 2023

Jerry Lofton, Jr., age 64, a resident of Dunkirk, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home in Dunkirk.

Jerry was born on November 12, 1958, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Jerry Lofton, Sr. and Nancy Joan (Earls) Gamester.  Jerry graduated from Jay County High School in 1976 and worked as a truck driver,...

Oct 6, 2023

Paul Shaneyfelt, age 79, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home in Portland.

Paul was born on April 12, 1944, in Jay County, the son of Orville and Martha (Stump) Shaneyfelt.  He graduated from Pennville High School in 1964 and worked for Joyce Dayton in Portland and the Jay School...

Oct 2, 2023

William “Bill” Calhoun, 67, of Berne, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 2, 2023 after an extended illness.  He was born on October 5, 1955, in Portland, Indiana, to Charles and May (Smith) Calhoun.

Bill was a 1974 graduate of Portland High School.  He was united in marriage to Sharyl Turner on October...

Oct 2, 2023

Marilyn Sue Bowers, age 82, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 2, 2023 at her home in Muncie after a battle with cancer.  She was a longtime resident of Portland and retired to Muncie to be closer to family.

Sue was born in Portland on June 16, 1941, the daughter of...

Sep 28, 2023

James “Jim” Frederick McGill, age 84, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Jim was born on August 20, 1939, in Beech Grove, Indiana, the son of Oscar Sherman and Arlene (Greer) McGill.  Jim attended Gray High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1964.  He worked...

Sep 24, 2023

James “Jim” William Olvey, age 97, a resident of Redkey, entered through Heaven’s gate on September 24, 2023.  Jim was born on June 5, 1926 in Ridgeville, Indiana, the son of Cecil and Marie (Kohler) Olvey.  Jim graduated from Redkey High School in 1944, where he enjoyed playing basketball for the Redkey Wolves.

Jim married Donna Maxwell...

Sep 24, 2023

Norma Wilson, age 77, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Norma was born on July 7, 1946, in Avon, Kentucky, the daughter of Elmer and Clarice (Lewis) Riddle.  She graduated from Parker High School in Parker City, Indiana and worked for Jay Garment in Portland for many...

Sep 20, 2023

Eva Nadine Miller, age 95, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Willowbend Health in Muncie.

Nadine was born on May 20, 1928, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Clarence and Letha (Lee) Oehler.  After her mother’s passing, Clarence married Dorthea (Stroble) who helped raise Nadine as a child.  She graduated from...

Sep 18, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Thomas, Jr., age 61, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.

Jerry was born on April 1, 1962, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Gerald Thomas, Sr. and Joyce (Fields) Thomas.  He graduated from Jay County High School in 1980 and retired from Jay County Highway Department in 2019 after...

Sep 12, 2023

Sioni Elizabeth Ann Curme was stillborn on September 12, 2023 at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She’s the daughter of former Portland residents Elijah Curme and Chanel Jacobs.

Survivors include:

Her parents:  Elijah Curme and Chanel Jacobs – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Siblings:  Denzel Jacobs, Deniya Morton and Sincere Curme

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Sep 10, 2023

Terry Leon Moore, 79, a resident of rural Redkey, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice. He fought a courageous battle of chronic health issues. Terry never gave up hope and fought bravely until the very end. Born on July 29, 1944 in Winchester, IN. He was the son of Madonna (Straley) Moore...

Sep 4, 2023

Lois W. Ford, age 95, a resident of Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at The Waters of Dunkirk. In the company of her daughter Jill and daughter in law Jill Ford

Lois was born on July 21, 1928, in Dunkirk, the daughter of Charles Basil “Bill” and Charlotte “Lottie” B. Morgan.  She graduated from...

Aug 30, 2023

Randy L. Betz, age 68, a resident of Portland, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.

Randy was born on May 20, 1955, in Portland, the son of Bazil and Madonna (Shauver) Betz. Randy graduated from Portland High School in 1974. He retired from Metaldyne in Bluffton, Indiana.

Survivors...

Aug 28, 2023

David Baldauf, age 81, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

David was born on December 24, 1941, in Portland, the son of Ora and Pauline (Ritter) Baldauf.  He graduated from Portland High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  David retired from...

Aug 25, 2023

Harley Jacob Schwartz, age 22 a resident of rural Portland passed away Friday morning at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Harley was a contractor and a member of the Old Order Amish.

Harley Jacob Schwartz was born July 23, 2001 in Portland, Indiana the son of Christian  A.C. and Mary Susan (Hilty) Schwartz.

Survivors...

Aug 24, 2023

Larry Teegarden, age 86, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Larry was born on June 5, 1937, in Redkey, the son of Fred and Marceil (Coats) Teegarden.  He was raised by his grandparents, Ross and Hannah Teegarden.  Larry graduated from Pennville High School in...

Aug 14, 2023

Mildred “Millie” Hall, age 96, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Millie was born April 21, 1927 in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Fred and Bertha (Stults) Grile.  She worked for Jay Garment in Portland for 17 years, retiring in 1989.   Millie found solace and fellowship at...

Aug 10, 2023

Allegra “Nickie” Morningstar, age 78, a former Portland resident, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at The Woodlands in Muncie.

Nickie was born on January 25, 1945, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Mills) Morningstar.

Survivors include:

2 sisters:  Andrea Morningstar – Jabez, Kentucky

Tomiko Moore (husband...