Lisa Joann Curtis
Apr 23, 2022
Lisa Joann Curtis, age 53, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at her home in Portland.
Lisa was born on November 25, 1968, in Bluffton, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Connie (Stephen) Ferguson.
Survivors include:
Her mother: Connie Ferguson – Portland, Indiana
Her children: Amanda...
Claudia Mullen
Apr 22, 2022
Claudia Mullen, age 66, a resident of Muncie, Indiana passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Claudia was born April 10, 1956 in Parker City, Indiana the daughter of Claude and Vivian (Sherman) Mullen. She attended church at Majestic Care of Avon in Avon, Indiana. The family would like to thank...
Deborah "Debbie" Morrical
Apr 18, 2022
Deborah “Debbie” Morrical, age 69, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Golden Living in Muncie.
Debbie was born on April 16, 1953, in Opelousas, Louisiana, the daughter of Alf Fregia and Juanita (Eikens) Gierhart. She worked at Jay Garment in Portland and The Pizza Place in Portland. Debbie married Randy Morrical...
Byron "Barney" Blankenbaker
Apr 16, 2022
Byron “Barney” Blankenbaker, age 85, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Barney was born on January 30, 1937, in rural Jay County, the son of O.B. “Bill” and Cornelia (Fenton) Blankenbaker. He graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1955 and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Barney...
Larry Lanning
Apr 10, 2022
Larry Lanning, age 81, a resident of North Manchester, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Peabody Nursing Home in North Manchester. He was a former resident of Portland and Goshen.
Larry was born on April 22, 1940, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Leon and Audrey (Miller) Lanning. He graduated from Portland High School in...
Betty Abbott
Apr 9, 2022
Betty J. Abbott, age 73, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Betty was born on December 17, 1948, in Jay County, the daughter of Ed and Anna Margaret Abbott.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in...
Linda Hamilton
Mar 30, 2022
Linda Hamilton, age 74, a resident of rural Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday March 30, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. Linda was born in Jay County on March 22, 1948 the daughter of Francis Leon Sr. and Mary (Cummings) Denney. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Redkey high school. She worked in quarries in Fairview, Ridgeville, and...
Christian Crossland
Mar 24, 2022
Christian Crossland, age 5, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home in Portland.
Christian was born on July 12, 2016 in Muncie, the son of Chelsea Crossland.
Survivors include:
His mother: Chelsea Crossland – Portland, Indiana
2 sisters: Chloe Costello and Mackenzie Costello –...
Beth Smith
Mar 23, 2022
Beth Smith, age 37, a resident of Fortville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a former resident of Portland.
Beth was born August 5, 1984 in Key West, Florida. Beth graduated from Jay County High School 2003.
Survivors Include
Her brother: Jack Smith...
Bobbie Penrod
Mar 19, 2022
Bobbie Jean (Harris) Penrod
Grandma Sugar
Those we love don’t go away,
they live on in our children every day.
We see you in their dreams
we see you in their mannerisms, their eyes, their smiles.
You were always there,
always taking care.
...
Juanita Lynn Groce
Mar 15, 2022
Juanita L. Groce, age 56 a resident of Portland passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at her home. She was previously employed as a secretary at Holmes Lumber in Columbia City, Indiana.
Juanita Groce was born on August 22, 1965 the daughter of David and Carolyn (Kramer) Perkins.
Survivors Include:
1 Daughter- Stephanie...
Jean Stanfill
Mar 14, 2022
Jean Stanfill, age 66, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Portland.
Jean was born January 9, 1956 In Michigan the daughter of Rose LaFond. She worked at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation for many years. She was married to Vick Stanfill who preceded her in death.
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Jessica Cruz
Mar 12, 2022
Jessica Ashely Kincaid Cruz, age 37, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from injuries sustained in a car crash in Clay County, Arkansas.
Jessica was born on July 30, 1984, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Regina Kincaid Doolin and Jack “Jackie” Rader.
Jessica was a tender heart; she loved...
Connie Archer
Mar 6, 2022
Connie Archer, age 67, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at her home in Portland.
Connie was born on September 21, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Clarence Barron and Sharon Keller. She was a member of Family Worship Center in Portland. Connie married James Archer on November 25, 1978 and...
Gary Charlton
Mar 5, 2022
Gary Charlton, age 63, a resident of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
Gary was born on March 11, 1958, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Forrest and Evelyn (Fears) Charlton. He graduated from Delta High School and earned a certificate from IVY Tech in autobody work. ...
Florida C. Pyle
Mar 2, 2022
Florida C. Pyle, age 87, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Florida was born on July 2, 1934, in Farmers, Kentucky, the daughter of Willie and Nannie (Herley) Grayson. Florida worked as an Aide at Community Care West in Portland for over 30 years. She was a...
Theodore Allen Davis
Mar 1, 2022
Theodore “Ted” Allen Davis, age 67, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
Ted was born on November 11, 1954, in Celina, Ohio, the son of Vane Alexander Winfield and Hazel A. (Stump) Davis. He graduated from Portland High School in 1973
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Gary Kelly
Feb 25, 2022
Gary W. Kelly, age 71, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at his home in Portland.
Gary was born on August 28, 1950, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Malcolm and Patty Jo (Derringer) Kelly. He graduated from Portland High School in 1968 and retired from The Portland Forge in Portland. Gary...
Barbara Mills
Feb 25, 2022
Barbara Mills, age 77, earned her angels wings and is resting in the arms of Jesus. She passed away on February 25, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was a resident of Pennville.
Barbara was born on May 15, 1944, in Union City, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Marie (Garringer) Burk. She...
Kate Smith
Feb 24, 2022
Kate Smith, age 27, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at her home.
Kate was born on December 11, 1994 in Portland, the daughter of Eric Smith and Angie Smiley. She graduated from Jay County High School in 2012. Kate loved animals and volunteered at the Jay County Humane Society. She married...
