Obituaries

Mar 28, 2021

Robert Wayne Bentz, age 71, a resident of rural Redkey, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Robert was born on July 27, 1949, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Elias Byron and Reba Deleah (Abbott) Bentz.  He graduated from Portland High School and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.  He married Jo Landers on November...

Mar 28, 2021

Donald Eugene Walter, age 69 a resident of rural Pennville passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Donald was a lifelong  farmer in Greene Twp., Jay County.   He was a 1969 graduate of Pennville High School.

Donald Eugene Walter was born August 22, 1951 in Portland, Indiana the son of Vern and...

Mar 23, 2021

Pasqualina “Lena” McShane, 78, Portland Passed away Tuesday afternoon March 23, 2021 at her home with family nearby.

Lena was born in Furnari, Sicily, Italy on August 2, 1942. She was the daughter of late Filipo and Antonina LaMacchia. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 and was adopted by her beloved aunt...

Mar 16, 2021

Nilah Hudson, age 79 a resident of Salamonia, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Albany Health and Rehabilitation in Albany.

Nilah was born on November 12, 1941, in Jay County, the daughter of John and Eunice (Denny) Landers.  She married Waldo James Hudson, Sr. on January 7, 1960.

Survivors include:

Her...

Mar 13, 2021

Paul L. Zorn, age 64, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Paul was born on September 6, 1956, in Coldwater, Ohio, the son of Howard Zorn, Sr. and Bertha A. (Shappie) Zorn.  Paul was a lifelong farmer in Noble Township.  He was a...

Mar 11, 2021

Eric Yager, age 57, a resident of rural Pennville, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in rural Pennville.

Eric was born on February 28, 1964, in Urbana, IL, the son of Jerry and Margie (Cook) Yager.  He worked for Mr. Reinhard at LC 100 South LLC.

Eric loved his kids, family and friends. He...

Mar 11, 2021

Diann Harris, age 56, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home in Pennville.

Diann was born on October 31, 1964, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Norman Ashby and Ann Van Horn.  She graduated from Jay County High School in 1983 and worked for Jay Products in Portland and Kroger...

Mar 11, 2021

Marjorie Loyd, age 75, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home.

Marjorie was born on December 24, 1945, in Portland, the daughter of Curney and Anna Fern (Reef) Lindsey.  She graduated from Bryant High School in 1963 and worked at CTS in Berne for many years and retired from...

Mar 9, 2021

Robin Stults, age 57, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at her home in Bluffton.

Robin was born on March 6, 1964, in Portland, the daughter of Robert Armstrong, Sr. and Priscilla (Butler) Butcher.  She worked at Bluffton Rubber Company and Walmart in Portland.  She was a member of the Eagles...

Mar 7, 2021

Nancy Hardymon, age 84, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Nancy was born on April 19, 1936, in Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Reba (Slick) Bretz.  Nancy worked for Jay Garment in Portland for 8 years and retired from CTS in Berne...

Mar 1, 2021

Curt McLaughlin, age 61, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home in Portland.

Curt was born on July 25, 1959, in Portland, the son of Glen and Nancy Jo (Gillespie) McLaughlin.  He graduated from Jay County High School in 1978.  He married Tammy Blazer on March 6, 1982.

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Mar 1, 2021

Joyce Outcalt, age 72, a resident of rural Ridgeville, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at her home.

Joyce was born on November 24, 1948, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of John and Glenna Faye (Lanning) Holly.  She retired from Jay Petroleum in Portland and was a member of the Busy Homemakers Club in Ridgeville.  Joyce...

Feb 23, 2021

Arthur “Bud” Clark, age 71 a resident of rural Redkey passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.   He was a 1968 graduate of Dunkirk High School and completed his Carpenter’s Union apprenticeship in Muncie.   He then taught classes at Ivy Tech in Muncie for students going through the apprenticeship.   In 1972 he started...

Feb 23, 2021

Stephen Vern Hudson, Sr., age 76, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his home in Portland.

Stephen was born on August 15, 1944, in Portland, the son of Francis and Marie (Skinner) Hudson.  He graduated from Madison Township High School and served in the U.S. Airforce during Vietnam.  Stephen worked for...

Feb 19, 2021

Diane M. Shawver, age 63 a resident of rural Portland passed away from Parkinsons and Lewy Body Dementia  on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center.  She was a 1976 graduate of Jay County High School and earned  her B.S. and  M.A. degrees in elementary education from Ball State University in Muncie.  She taught second and third...

Feb 15, 2021

Roxann Doll, age 70, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Dunkirk.

Roxann was born on June 20, 1950, in Bluffton, Indiana, the daughter of Jack and Ruth (Merchant) Ford.  Roxann was a child care provider for many years.

Survivors include:

Her parents: Ruth...

Feb 14, 2021

Helen Williams, age 51, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home.

Helen was born on October 13, 1969, in Portland, the daughter of Johnny Robert Skeens and Florence (Rigby) Beeson.  Helen loved writing short stories and poems.  She married Leslie Williams on April 1, 2014.

Survivors include:

Feb 11, 2021

Linda J. Wysong, age 80, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at     her home in Portland.

Linda was born on October 3, 1940, in Winchester, Indiana, the daughter of Fred and Esther (Cash) Reynolds.  She worked at Anchor Hocking in Winchester for several years.  Linda married Byron Wysong on September 7, 1957....

Feb 10, 2021

Rene Harris a resident of Redkey, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  Rene was born April 19, 1971 in Jay County Hospital, she had a rough start in life being a preemie, she had a measure of learning disabilities, but fought hard to make the best of her situation. She was...

Feb 10, 2021

Jeffrey S. Bailey, age 45, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home in Portland.

Jeff was born on June 14, 1975 in Portland, the son of Alan and Brenda (Bowers) Bailey.  He graduated from Jay County High School and worked at Pizza Hut, Pizza King and Dicks Pizza all of...