Obituaries

Jan 21, 2023

Marvin Snyder, age 69, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home in Portland.

Marvin was born on April 1, 1953, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Willard and Selma (Masters) Snyder.  He graduated from Portland High School in 1972 and was a truck driver for 42 years.  He married Peggy...

Jan 19, 2023

Robert “Bob” Fields, age 79, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, January19, 2023 at his home in Fremont, Indiana.

Bob was born on August 11, 1943, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Alvie and Etta (Brown) Fields.  He retired from Portland Forge in 2003 after 37 years of service.  Bob married Diana Teeple on...

Jan 12, 2023

Martha Midlam, age 88, a resident of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond.

Martha was born on April 30, 1934, in Union City, Indiana, the daughter of Alva and Margaret (Death) Welch.  Martha married Larry Midlam on July 4, 1950 and he passed away in 2004.

Martha worked...

Jan 8, 2023

Alexis Thomas, age 21, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Muncie.

Alexis was born on April 17, 2001 in Portland, the daughter of Adam and Katrina (Archer) Thomas.  She graduated from Jay County High School in 2020 and worked for the Old Spaghetti Factory in Cincinnati.

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Jan 7, 2023

Robert Joseph Micheau, age 67, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Robert was born on August 22, 1955, the son of Willard and Fern (Grinnels) Micheau.  He graduated from Jay County High School in 1974 and earned an associate’s degree from Grace College and...

Jan 6, 2023

Janice M. Vore, age 83, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.  She was a former resident of Redkey.

Janice was born on October 9, 1939, in Salamonia, Indiana, the daughter of Robert J. and Myrtle L. (Smith) Pearson.  She graduated from Pennville Highs School in 1957 and...

Jan 6, 2023

Robert Brown, age 88, a resident of rural Union City, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at his daughter’s home in rural Portland.

Robert was born on October 10, 1934, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Everett and Devona (McGriff) Brown.  He graduated from Portland High School in 1954 and retired from Ross Mould International where...

Jan 3, 2023

Carl Hardymon, age 88, a resident of Portland, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Portland.

Carl was born June 27, 1934, in Burtonville, Kentucky, the son of Roy and Helen (White) Hardymon.  He married Nancy Bretz on November 8, 1952 and she passed away on March 7, 2021.

Carl drove truck for Haynes Milling...

Jan 2, 2023

Russell Eugene Dalrymple, age 77, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at St. Vincent Randolph Hospital in Winchester.

Russell was born on September 21, 1945, in Portland, Indiana the son of Clarence and Betty Louise (Wilson) Dalrymple.  He graduated from Gov. I.P. Gray High School in 1963 and served in the U.S....

Dec 31, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Murray went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday December 31, 2022 while at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Angola, Indiana. She was ninety years old at the time of her passing.

Elizabeth was born in Portland, Indiana on July 17, 1932 the daughter of Frank and Myrtle Fowler who preceded her...

Dec 29, 2022

Frances Brown, age 78, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her home in Portland.

Frances was born on April 15, 1944, in Portland, the daughter of John and Mazie (Spade) Imel.  She graduated from Portland High School in 1962 and worked for Meinerdings in Ft. Recovery, Haines Mill and Standard Brush...

Dec 29, 2022

Gary D. Cart, age 51, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his home in Portland.

Gary was born on July 18, 1971, in Portland, Indiana, the son of C.J. and Bonnie (Wheeler) Cart.  He graduated from Jay County High School and worked at Sterling Casting in Bluffton.  He married Julia Cart...

Dec 28, 2022

Janet Shauver, age 65, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at her home.

Janet was born on January 13, 1957, the daughter of Sydney and Virginia (Scott) Englehardt.  She attended Pennville High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from IU East.  She owned and operated Jinny’s Café in Bryant for over...

Dec 27, 2022

Virginia R. Reynolds, age 94, a resident of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Randolph Nursing Home in Winchester, Indiana.  She was a former resident of Portland and Ridgeville.

Virginia was born on June 10, 1928, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of John and Mildred (Ryan) Boyer.  She worked for Community and Family Services...

Dec 26, 2022

Earl Resler, age 73, a resident of Winchester, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Randolph Nursing Home in Winchester.

Earl was born on November 3, 1949, the son of Ernest and Mildred (Coryell) Resler.  He graduated from Winchester High School and worked as an exterminator in Alabama for several years.  Earl enjoyed singing and playing...

Dec 20, 2022

Jerry Lee Shirk, age 84, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Albany Health and Rehab in Albany.

Jerry was born on September 1, 1938, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Clarrel and Anabel (Wood) Shirk.  He graduated from Portland High School in 1956 worked for Coca-Cola in Portland for 27 years...

Dec 20, 2022

Shirley A. Bollenbacher, age 83, a resident of rural Portland in Jackson Township, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.  She loved life, and lived for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Shirley was born on October 23, 1939, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Byron and Ethel (Hanlin) Tyndall. ...

Dec 19, 2022

Edith McAbee, age 96, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at The Waters in Dunkirk.

Edith was born on March 28, 1926, in Ridgeville, Indiana, the daughter of Mary Witsche.  She baby sat for many years and retired from Kerr Glass in 1975 after 25 years of service.  She was a member...

Dec 18, 2022

Barbara Schmittou-Pittman, age 86, a resident of rural Union City in Jay County passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Barbara was born on September 8, 1936, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of Ernest J.R. and Lucy Lee (Moats) Gaston.  She worked as a 911 operator in Springfield, Tennessee for many years.  She was a member of...

Dec 17, 2022

Carmen Grayson, age 58, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Carmen was born on October 27, 1964 in Portland, the daughter of Ralph and Judith (Bye) Grayson.  She graduated from Jay County High School and worked at Walmart in Portland, Jay Randolph Developmental Services...