Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

William “Bill” Thomas, age 91, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Bill was born August 20, 1933, in Louisville, Kentucky the son of William H. and Goldie (Napper) Thomas.  Bill was raised in Surry County, Virginia.  Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S....

Jan 10, 2025

Stacy J. Bennett, age 48, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home in Portland.

Stacy was born on November 17, 1976 in Jay County the daughter of Edward E. Mast Jr. and Debbie (Aker) White.

Stacy married Timmy Bennett on October 16, 2010 and he passed away on September 26, 2014.

Jan 9, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Berry, age 85, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Ron was born October 12, 1939, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, the son of Russell and Eskleen Berry.  He married Shirley Anne Swafford on December 4, 1960 and she passed away on January 31, 2016.

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Jan 8, 2025

Jacob Lykins, age 52, a resident of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home in Anderson.

Jacob was born June 18, 1972, the son of Jack Lykins and Patricia (Platt) Hunter.  Jacob was an award-winning athlete with Special Olympics where he participated in track and shot put.

Survivors include:

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Jan 8, 2025

Oddrie Guntle Jr., Age 84, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home.

Oddrie was born July 19, 1940, the son of Oddrie Sr. and Christina (Landers) Guntle. Oddrie served in the National Guard and was a bus driver for over 27 years for the Jay School Corporation.

Oddrie...

Jan 1, 2025

Carl Gilbert, age 62, a resident of Saratoga, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  He was a former Portland resident.

Carl was born August 29, 1962, in Grayson, Kentucky, the son of Everett and Edith (Mabry) Gilbert.  He worked at Walmart in Winchester as an assistant manager.  Carl...

Dec 28, 2024

Robert “Bob” Van Skyock, Sr., age 87, a resident of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Water Edge Nursing Home in Muncie.  He was a former Portland resident.

Bob was born July 5, 1937, in Portland, Indiana, the son of William and Edith (Reid) Van Skyock.  He worked for Jay School Corporation for over...

Dec 20, 2024

Katherine “Katie” Boice, age 36, a resident of Salamonia, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at her home in Salamonia.

Katie was born July 28, 1988, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Randy and Corina (Bell) Boice.  She worked at Walmart in Portland.

Survivors include:

Her boyfriend:  Fred Whipple – Salamonia, Indiana...

Dec 20, 2024

Patsy White, age 85, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Patsy was born January 14, 1939, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Mary Ruth (Rines) Coulson.  She graduated from Portland High School in 1956 and worked at Jay County Hospital for 20 years as a...

Dec 18, 2024

Donna Smith, age 95, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers, Indiana.

Donna was born November 7, 1929, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Donotus and Blanche (Unger) Kirsch.  Donna owned and operated H&R Block in Portland, Dunkirk and Berne for 30 years.  She was a member...

Dec 16, 2024

Gary Keller, age 86, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at his home in Portland.

Gary was born on September 1, 1938, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Robert and Dorothy Keller.  Gary worked for R.C. Bob Keller Construction until 1975.  He started his farming and investment career in 1965 and continued...

Dec 12, 2024

Carolyn Sue Boughman, age 82, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Muncie Estates in Muncie, Indiana.

Sue was born March 19, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of Edward “Bud” and Marjorie (White) Cottingham.  She graduated from Portland High School and worked at Createc in Portland for 22 years.  Sue attended...

Dec 12, 2024

Esther McDaniel, 77, of Farmland, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 surrounded by her family at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an illness.

Esther was born March 13, 1947, in Winchester, Indiana, the daughter of William and Viola “May” (Champ) VanNote.  She was a 1965 graduate of Monroe Central High School.

Esther worked...

Dec 7, 2024

Lloyd Gene Knittle, age 80, a resident of Portland passed away, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home in Portland.

Lloyd was born February 3, 1944 in Decatur, Indiana, the son of Dale Knittle and Mildred Miller. Lloyd graduated from Adams Central High School in 1962 and served in the United States Air Force. Lloyd was a...

Dec 4, 2024

Jack Petty, age 82, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Jack was born January 1, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Virginia Petty.  He retired from Fisher Guide in Anderson.  He married Susie Robinette in 2006.

Survivors include:

Dec 3, 2024

Jace Alexander Badgett, was stillborn on Tuesday December 3, 2024 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

Survivors Include:

Mother: Alexis Motter – Portland, Indiana

Father: Jamie Badgett –  Portland, Indiana

Sister: Luna Denney – Portland, Indiana

Maternal Grandma: April Beeson – Farmland, Indiana

Paternal Grandparents: Laura...

Dec 2, 2024

Imogene Lawhead, age 85, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at her home in Portland.

Imogene was born April 20, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Lloyd and Mary Margaret (Tucker) Grapner.  She retired from CTS in Berne after 30 years of service.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church...

Nov 26, 2024

Anna Mae (Orr) Sutton, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home in Portland on Tuesday afternoon, November 26, 2024.  Anna is survived by two sons, Douglas Sutton, Geneva and Rennie Sutton, Port Orchard, Washington and three grandchildren.

Anna graduated from Bryant High School in 1944.  Anna was the oldest child of Hamor and Ollie Orr, Bryant. ...

Nov 19, 2024

Gary McKibben, age 77, a resident of Geneva, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home in Geneva.

Gary was born March 16, 1947, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Robert and Evelyn (French) McKibben.  He owned several different auto dealerships in the area and owned and operated The Shop in Geneva.  Gary enjoyed drag...

Nov 18, 2024

Duane Lee Starr, 78, passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior at his rural Portland, Indiana home, surrounded by family, on Monday, November 18, 2024, following a courageous 14-month battle stemming from a traumatic fall at his business.

Born on August 27,1946, in Winchester, Indiana, to Ellis and Helen Starr (Rickert), Duane was a proud...