Obituaries

Apr 13, 2017

Michael “Mike” Martin, age 75, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Chalet Village in Berne, Indiana. Mike was born on September 12, 1941, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Ora and Edwina Jean (Bright) Martin.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from the Portland Teledyne Forge after 42 years...

Apr 7, 2017

Shirley Bash, age 78, a resident of Portland passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at her daughter’s home in rural Bryant.  She graduated in 1956 from Geneva High School and was a homemaker.

Shirley Bash was born November 6, 1938 in Berne, Indiana the daughter of Ervin and Daisy (Myers) Rauch.  She was married to Howard...

Apr 6, 2017

Mary J. Arnold, age 88 a resident of Portland passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital in Anderson, Indiana.  She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and the Deborah Circle of the church.  She worked at Hardwick Poultry in Fort Recovery and Jay Garment in Portland for many years.

Mary...

Apr 5, 2017

Elmer J Muhlenkamp, age 81, a resident of Bryant, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center in Bluffton. He was a lifelong farmer in Penn Township. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Margarets Catholic Church in Montpelier, Indiana, then became a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...

Mar 15, 2017

Shane “Dog” Fields, age 43, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Shane was born on August 30, 1973, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Marvin and Carmen (Stone) Fields.  He graduated from Jay County High School in 1992 and worked for JJ Day in...

Mar 12, 2017

Pastor John Henry Gibson, age 82, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his home in Portland.

John was born on November 18, 1934, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Marion and Clara (Rines) Gibson.  He graduated from Portland High School and served 10 years in the Army National Guard.  He served...

Mar 11, 2017

Heather Burgess, age 30 a resident of Redkey passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was a graduate of Stratford University where she earned her degree as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Heather was born August 11, 1986 in Hartford City, Indiana the daughter of Richard and Pamela (Geesaman) McEwen.  She...

Mar 11, 2017

Mark A. Morgan age 51, a former Portland resident, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Dunkirk.

Mark was born on April 21, 1965, in Hartford City, Indiana, the son of Howard and Margaret (Whetsel) Morgan.  He graduated from Jay County High School in 1983 and served in the U.S. Army during...

Mar 7, 2017

Kathryn J. Cook, age 65, a resident of rural Portland in Pike Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her home.

Kathy was born on March 9, 1951 in Portland, Indiana the daughter of Robert and Betty (Wilkinson) Minch. She was a 1969 graduate of Portland High School. She and her husband own and operate...

Mar 6, 2017

Wanda Imel, age 86, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at her home in Portland.

Wanda was born on September 3, 1930, in Delaware County, Indiana, the daughter of Ervin and Delpha (Metz) Stafford.  She was a 1948 graduate of Portland High School.  Wanda was a member of the First Baptist...

Mar 6, 2017

Deborah Flauding, age 53, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

Deborah was born on June 21, 1963, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Max and Janet (Stump) Flauding.  She was a 1982 graduate of Muncie Central High School.

Survivors include:...

Feb 24, 2017

Pastor Terry Bye, age 62 a resident of Portland went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 24, 2017 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was the founder and Senior Pastor of the New Covenant Fellowship Church in Collett.

Terry Bye was born October 2, 1954 in Portland, Indiana the son...

Feb 24, 2017

Sharon Cooper, age 48 a Portland resident passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie following an extended illness.

She was a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Dunkirk.  She worked at FCC in Portland and IMA in Berne.

Sharon Cooper was born...

Feb 23, 2017

Peggy Renner, age 62, a Portland resident, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Signature Health Care in Bluffton.

Peggy was born on October 4, 1954, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Jim and Stella (Weaver) Hodge.  She enjoyed being with her family and playing Bingo.

Survivors include:

Her mother:  Stella Weaver...

Feb 23, 2017

Fredrick R. Franks, age 85, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Fredrick was born on May 5, 1931, in Portland, Indiana, the son of George W. and Beatrice (Miller) Franks.  The youngest of six children, Leona Ruth Lykins, George Franks, Jr., Robert Earl Franks, Charles E. Franks,...

Feb 16, 2017

Blanchie L. Holt, age 68 a resident of Gaston, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  She worked as a cashier at the WalMart Store in Muncie, Indiana and was a waitress at the Mill Street Inn in Gaston.

Blanchie Holt was born September 24, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana...

Feb 14, 2017

David Chadwick, age 66 a resident of Portland passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at his home following a battle with cancer.  He was a loving and supportive husband to his wife, Charlotte and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He was an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman.  He was a member of the Union Chapel Church west of...

Feb 8, 2017

Daniel Fry, age 40, a resident of Dunkirk, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Daniel Fry was born on February 21, 1976 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Kenneth and Loretta (Wright) Fry. He graduated from Jay County High School in 1994. Daniel worked as a Chef in...

Feb 6, 2017

Billy Ray Morgan, Sr., age 60, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.  He was a former resident of Beattyville, Kentucky.

Billy was born on February 14, 1956, in Lee County, Kentucky, the son of Harold and Peggy (Moore) Morgan.  He worked as a self-employed handyman in the...

Feb 4, 2017

Donna M. Miller, age 84, a resident of Portland passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Randolph Nursing Home in Winchester.  She worked at the Jay County Retirement Center and was self employed in housekeeping with several Jay County families over the years.

Donna Miller was born September 5, 1932 in Portland, Indiana the daughter of Delmer...