Obituaries

Feb 11, 2020

Lori Markay Imel, age 46 of Pennville, IN, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Lori was born September 3, 1973 in Russellville, Kentucky the daughter of Troy and Betty (Davis) Warden. She married Jeff Imel on July 7, 2007.

Survivors Include:

Husband of 14 years...

Feb 10, 2020

Donna B. Denney, answered her final call on Monday, February 10, 2020. Donna was a resident at Persimmon Ridge in Portland, IN.

Donna was born on December 17,1949, in Manhattan, Kansas, to the daughter of Robert C. And Betty R. Denney (Runion).

After several years of service, Donna retired from Albany nursing home in Albany,...

Feb 4, 2020

Charles William Ross, age 43, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2019 at Brookside Haven in Muncie.

Charles was born on May 10, 1976 in Miami, Florida, the son of Charles B. and Gale Ann (Clark) Ross.  He attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Portland.

Survivors include:

His...

Jan 31, 2020

Barbara Sue Kellogg, age 86, a former Pennville resident passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020 just before sunrise at Heritage Pointe in Warren, Indiana

Barbara was born April 10, 1933 in Dunkirk, Indiana, the daughter of Ray and Kathaleen

(Fulkerson) Platt. She graduated from Pennville High School in 1951 and attended Ball

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Jan 20, 2020

Janie Diane Judy age 68,  a former Jay County resident passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  She resided at the Jay County Retirement Center for several years before going to Rosewood Manor in Muncie.

Janie was born February 22, 1951 in Jay County, Indiana the daughter of Acil and...

Jan 13, 2020

Betty Lou Warden age 73 a resident of Pennville passed away Monday January 13, 2020 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.

Betty was born March 28, 1946 in Logan County, Kentucky the daughter of Herron Griffith and Goldie (Sircy) Davis. She worked at Frigidaire in Springfield, Tennessee. She was married on February 27, 1964...

Jan 13, 2020

Geraldine (Gagle) Velasco went to be with her Lord January 13, 2020. She was born in Jay County, Indiana but spent her life in Ohio until she moved to Arizona in 1962. She was a resident of Arizona until returning to Ohio in 1987. Gerry was employed by Beneficial Finance in Dayton for 20 years, taught one year at...

Jan 6, 2020

Dieter Johnson, age 65, a resident of Marion, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Marion VA in Marion, Indiana.  He was a former resident of Redkey, Indiana.

Dieter was born on September 18, 1954, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Damon and Herta (Hofstetter) Johnson.  He graduated from Redkey High School and served...

Dec 28, 2019

John Hogg, age 96 a former Salamonia resident passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home in Portland.

He was born October 17, 1923 in Jay County the son of Charles and Mabel (Wilkinson) Hogg. He retired from Sheller Globe in Union City, Indiana after 34 years. He was a member of the Salamonia United Church...

Dec 26, 2019

Victor E. Uhrick, age 77 a resident of Portland passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center.  He worked at Indiana Manufacturing in Dunkirk, and was a proud veteran serving in the Indiana Army National Guard for 37 years.   He was a member of the Portland American Legion Post 211 and attended the Trinity United Methodist...

Dec 25, 2019

Darrell St. John, age 88 a resident of Pennville, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.   He was a longtime Knox Twp. farmer in Jay County and drove a school bus for the Jay School Corporation.  He was an Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict and a member of the...

Dec 24, 2019

Frances Miskinis, age 76 a resident of Redkey, Indiana passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Frances was born April 3, 1943. The daughter of Edward and Helen (Kaufman) Galligan.  She was married on June 17, 1960 to Kenneth Miskinis and he passed away on September 27, 2007.

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Dec 23, 2019

Phillip E. Hayden, age 62 a resident of rural Portland passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  He was a self-employed truck driver, and enjoyed fishing, camping and his dog, Lady.

Phillip Hayden was born May 24, 1957 in Portland, Indiana the son of Robert and Patty (Hickey) Hayden.

Dec 23, 2019

Amber Jo Davis (58) of Union City, Indiana, with her family by her side, was delivered into the hands of our Lord on Monday December 23, 2019 after battling an extended illness.

Amber was born on May 1, 1961, Hartford City, Indiana, the daughter of James and Mildred (Johnson) Wentz.

Amber held many jobs, but...

Dec 13, 2019

Evelyn E. McKibben age 93 a resident of Portland passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center.  She was a 1944 graduate of Gray High School in Jay County.  She retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. in Winchester, Indiana after 19 years. Evelyn McKibben was born January 13, 1926 in Wabash, Indiana the daughter of Edison...

Dec 12, 2019

Greg Hummel, age 68 a resident of rural Portland passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019.  Greg was a member of Walnut Corner Church where he was the song leader.  He was a member of the Tri State Gas Engine and Tractor Assoc., and Gideons International. He enjoyed restoring tractors and camping.  He was a 1969 graduate of Portland High...

Dec 11, 2019

Chris Limbert, age 63 a resident of rural Portland passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at IU Health Jay Hospital.  He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Portland.  He worked for Portland Forge for 28 years and retired in 2012 from FCC in Portland.  He enjoyed attending gun shows and auctions, as well as building RC...

Dec 10, 2019

Janet (Darby) Johnson, age 85, a resident of Poneto, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center in Bluffton.

Janet was born on September 24, 1934 in Portland, the daughter of Alvah and Vergie (Warnock) Harter.  Janet worked at CTS in Berne for over 25 years.  She was a member of West Walnut...

Dec 8, 2019

Robert “RJ” James Fuller, age 30, a resident of Redkey passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at his home in Redkey.

RJ was born July 21, 1989 in Portland, Indiana the son of Doug Fuller and Donna Loden (Rickner). He attended Jay County High School where we played baseball, RJ was an avid Cubs fan, enjoyed working...

Nov 24, 2019

Judith J. Smitley age 78 a resident of Portland passed away Sunday, November24, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  She was a member of the New Covenant Fellowship Church in Collett.  She was a homemaker, served as a secretary for the Guidance Counselor at West Jay Middle School and Babysat at home for many years.