Obituaries

Sep 11, 2017

Betty St. John, age 89, a former resident of rural Portland, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital South in Riverview, Florida.  She was a member of the Portland Evangelical Methodist Church.  She and her husband farmed in Greene Twp. for many years and were caretakers of the Indiana State Holiness Camp on SR 26...

Sep 11, 2017

Arthur “Art” Hall, Jr., age 95, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017, at University Nursing Center in Upland, Indiana.

Arthur was born on October 29, 1921, in Lafayette, Indiana the son of Arthur Hall, Sr. and Gladys Merle (Hufford) Hall.  He graduated from Muncie Central High School and was a...

Sep 8, 2017

James D. Gettinger, age 67, a resident of Edinburgh, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was a former Portland resident.

James was born on November 11, 1949 in Union City, Indiana the son of Ben and Margaret (Krischak) Gettinger. He graduated from Madison Township High School in 1967...

Sep 8, 2017

Larry Cline, age 79, a resident of rural Dunkirk, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Larry was born on February 25, 1938, in Jay County, the son of John Delbert “Pete” Cline and Velma Elizabeth (Lovell) Cline.  He graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1956 and earned an...

Sep 1, 2017

Damon White, age 25 a resident of Redkey, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.  He was a 2009 graduate of Jay County High School and was employed with K and W Construction in Ridgeville, Indiana.

Damon White was born August 7, 1992 in Winchester, Indiana the son of Dennis and Christina...

Aug 24, 2017

David L. Kreeger, age 84, a former Portland resident passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Signature Health Care in Bluffton, Indiana.

David was born February 5, 1933 in Austin, Indiana the Son of John and Ellen (Hill) Kreeger. He was a graduate of Austin High School and served in the Army during the Korea Conflict. David...

Aug 16, 2017

Margaret Gallets, age 80, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at her home in Portland. She was a homemaker and attended the Gospel Lighthouse in Portland.

Margaret Gallets was born May 20, 1937 in Parker City, Indiana the daughter of Herman Dolan and Clara (Taylor) Price.  She was married on April 15,...

Aug 15, 2017

Paul Matheny Jr., age 57 of Geneva and a former Portland resident passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Paul Matheny was born February 15, 1960 in Robinson, Illinois the son of Paul and Doris (Richardson) Matheny.

Survivors include:

His father- Paul Matheny Sr., Robinson, Illinois

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Aug 11, 2017

Mary Bennett, age 69, a resident of Pennville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2017 at her home in Pennville.

Mary was born on March 4, 1948 in Blackford County, Indiana the daughter of Walter and Mary (Fettie) Bennett.  She worked at Bluffton Rubber Company for many years and attended the Lighthouse Church...

Aug 3, 2017

William T. Powers, age 80 a resident of Evans, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Georgia War Veteran Nursing Home in Augusta, Georgia.  He was a member of the St. John Methodist Church in Blackshear, Ga.  He was a 1st Sergeant in the US Army serving 23 years during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam.  He then worked...

Jul 23, 2017

Esther Marchal, age 90 a resident of Portland passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Celina Manor in Celina, Ohio. She graduated from Ft. Recovery High School in 1945. Esther was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Portland, past president of Nobel Busy Bees, and was a member of Alter Rosary Society, Salamonia VFW Auxiliary, and Moose...

Jul 23, 2017

Brenda Clarkson, age 55 a resident of Portland and a former Randolph County resident passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her home.  She was a homemaker.

Brenda Clarkson was born March 5, 1962 in Greenville, Ohio,  the daughter of Richard and Donna (Boone) Clack.  She was married June 14, 1986 to William Clarkson.

Survivors...

Jul 22, 2017

Derek Wilson, age 36, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Portland.

Derek was born on June 24, 1981, in Bluffton, Indiana, the son of Ron and Norma (Riddle) Wilson.  He graduated from Jay County High School in 1999.  He worked for Muhlenkamp Farms and attended the Southside Church of Christ in...

Jul 20, 2017

Megan Stancliffe, age 23 a resident of Portland passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at her home. She attended Jay County High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School. Megan was a member of Jay Randolph Developmental Services in Portland.

Megan Stancliffe was born December 17, 1993 in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Thomas Stancliffe and Cynthia (Riberdy)...

Jul 12, 2017

Darrell Lee Smith, age 83 a resident of Redkey, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at his home. He was a 1952 graduate of Gov. I.P. Gray High School. Darrell worked 35 years at Westinghouse in Union City. He was a Jail officer at the Jay County Jail and worked security at Indiana Glass in Dunkirk. Darrell then served...

Jul 10, 2017

Patty Lue Chittum, age 85, a former Noble Twp. resident passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Moundville Health and Rehabilitation in Alabama. She moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama two years ago to escape the cold winters. Patty enjoyed working in her yard in Bellefountain, painting, crocheting, playing cards, shuffleboard, and high bowling scores. She was a member of Asbury...

Jul 10, 2017

Mable Jean Caylor, age 91 a resident of Pennville, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Christian Care Center in Bluffton, Indiana.  She was a 1944 graduate of Portland High School and loved to read and write poetry.  She was a computer programmer for many years with Teledyne Portland Forge.  She was instrumental in forming the first public library...

Jul 8, 2017

Dustin Clarkson age 29 a resident of Portland and former Randolph County resident passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Jay County Hospital.

Dustin Clarkson was born March 3, 1988 in Raleigh, North Carolina the son of William D. and Brenda (Clack) Clarkson.  He was married July 23. 2013 to Stephanie Shaneyfelt.

Survivors Include:

Jul 4, 2017

Marlene Pfeifer, age 83, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Marlene was born on January 14, 1934, in Geneva, Indiana, the daughter of Harold “Hap” and Mary (Whiteman) Lehman.  She retired from CTS in Berne.  Marlene married Melvin Pfeifer on April 4, 1953 and he passed away...

Jul 3, 2017

Rex W. Litton, age 47, a resident of Van Buren, Indiana and a former Portland resident passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.   He graduated from Jay County High School in 1988.  He was a veteran of the US Army serving in the National Guard.

Rex Litton was born April...