Obituaries

Sep 19, 2021

Joyce L. Wilson age 76 passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her home in Portland.  She was employed in health care as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 32 years.  She was a member of the Mountain Assembly Church of God in New Castle, Indiana.

Joyce Wilson was born January 24, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana the...

Sep 17, 2021

Danny Gene Bourdreaux, age 53, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Danny was born on June 18, 1968, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Roland and Shirley (Wilson) Boudreaux.  He retired from Marsh in Portland after 30 years of service and attended Trinity...

Sep 16, 2021

Alexander “Alex” Toney, age 25 a resident of Hartford City, Indiana passed away Thursday. September 16, 2021 in Hartford City.  He was a 2015 graduate of Jay County High School.  He was employed as a CNA at Persimmon Ridge and a Home Health Care Aide at Life Choice Home Health Care.  He had also worked at Portland Forge.   Alex...

Sep 15, 2021

Sandy Lee, age 70, a resident of Bryant, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home in Bryant.

Sandy was born on May 1, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of Beryl “Bud” and Clara (Middaugh) Denney.  She graduated from Bryant High School and was a member of Christian Worship Center in Fiat.

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Sep 14, 2021

Michael “Mike” Tim Gannon, age 53, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.

Mike was born on July 25, 1968, the son of James and Mardal (Wedding) Gannon.

Survivors include:

His mother:  Mardal Gannon – Portland, Indiana

7 children:  Lisa...

Sep 13, 2021

Jeffery D. Bunch, age 60 a resident of Pennville passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.    He attended Grace College, and was self employed in autobody repair.  He also enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with family.

Jeffery Bunch was born June 22, 1961 in Hartford City, Indiana the son...

Sep 12, 2021

Sara Perod, age 77, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Albany Health Care in Albany, Indiana.

Sara was born on September 12, 1944, in Paraguay, South America, the daughter of Carlos and Aurelia Ramirez.  She worked as a translator for the Paraguay Government for several years.  Sara enjoyed dancing and was...

Sep 9, 2021

Rodger Culy, age 51, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Rodger was born on March 5, 1970, in Portland, the son of Ronald and Norma Jean (Garringer) Culy.  He graduated from Jay County High School.  Rodger owned and operated Flat Rock Trucking in...

Sep 7, 2021

Bobbie Darrell Waldron, age 96, a resident of Twinsburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in Ohio.  He was a former resident of Jay County.

Bobbie was born on April 10, 1925, in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Leslie Allow and Agnes Matilda (Bailey) Waldron.  He graduated from Gov. I.P. Gray High School in...

Sep 5, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Franks, age 50 passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home in Salamonia, Indiana. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and golf and really liked helping his son with his demolition derby car and racing.

Joe was born January 16, 1971 in Portland, Indiana the son of Clifford and Joan (Goubeaux) Franks.  He was married to...

Aug 31, 2021

David Swain DeHoff, age 83, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his home following a battle with cancer.

David was born on September 17, 1937, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Billy and Verlinda (Swain) DeHoff.  He graduated from Portland High School in 1955 and served in the Naval Air Reserve...

Aug 29, 2021

Ronald J. Myers, age 82, a resident of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Morrison Woods in Muncie, Indiana.

Ronald was born on August 8, 1939, in Bryant, Indiana, the son of Clarence and Hazel (Harden) Myers.  He worked for Sterling in Bluffton and Indiana Glass in Dunkirk.  Ronald owned and operated R&M Builders...

Aug 27, 2021

Robert France, age 81 a resident of Jefferson Twp, Jay County passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  He farmed in Jefferson Twp. for many years.

Robert was born November 30, 1939 in Monterey, Tennessee the son of Lee France.

He was married on November 5, 1965 to...

Aug 26, 2021

Janet Flauding, age 80, a resident of Muncie, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.   She was a former resident of Gaston and Bryant.

Janet was born on December 9, 1940, in Bryant, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Anna Ruth (Roser) Stump.  She married Max Flauding on July 3,...

Aug 24, 2021

Charlotte Norris, age 78, a resident of Pennville, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Charlotte was born November 30, 1943 in Johnson City, Tennessee the daughter of Gurney and Creet (Pope) Moody. Charlotte worked at Pennville Custom Cabinets in Portland and worked for Jay Schools in the cafeteria. She was...

Aug 21, 2021

Tim DeVoss, age 68, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at his home.

Tim was born on September 12, 1952, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Jim and Norma (Philebaum) DeVoss.  He graduated from Redkey High School in 1970.  Tim married Charlotte Shaver on June 30, 1973.  He worked for Marsh...

Aug 21, 2021

Tammy Mills, age 63, a resident of Portland, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.

Tammy was born December 27, 1957 in Portland, the daughter of Theodore and Sarah (Whitesell) Stouder. She was a graduate from Winchester High School. Tammy served her entire life in the health care field.  She also...

Aug 15, 2021

William D. Phillips, age 46, a resident of Portland, passed away on August 15, 2021 in Portland.

William was born on February 12, 1975 in Ashland, Kentucky the son of Dexter Phillips and Sara (Spillman) Shively. William worked for Tyson Foods in Portland. He was a fan of the Cleveland Browns and enjoyed watching UFC fights.

Aug 12, 2021

Clover Bearfield, age 70, a resident of Ridgeville, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at her home in Ridgeville.

Clover was born on July 1, 1951, in Peru, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Bertha Mae (Davis) Schrader.  She earned an Associates Degree in Mental Health, Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation...

Aug 11, 2021

Emma Jean Watkins, age 83, a resident of Carmel, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Carmel Health and Living in Carmel, Indiana.  She was a former resident of Berne and Randolph County.

Jean was born on August 26, 1937 in Winchester, Indiana, the daughter of William and Carmen Dorine (Conley) Nelson.  She was a member...