Aaron "Andy" Arnold
Jul 1, 2024
Aaron “Andy” Arnold, age 70, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Albany Health and Rehab in Albany, Indiana. He was a former resident of Dunkirk.
Andy was born August 31, 1953, in Bainbridge, Indiana, the son of Calvin J. and Mary M. (Jones) Arnold. He attended Union City Community High School. Andy worked at Tyson...
Allison Garringer
Jun 28, 2024
Allison Garringer, age 1, a resident of Portland, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.
Allison was born September 8, 2022, in Bluffton, Indiana, the daughter of Dustin and Holly (Thompson) Garringer.
Survivors include:
Her parents: Dustin and Holly Garringer – Portland, Indiana
Her brothers: ...
Verna Loper
Jun 27, 2024
Verna Loper, age 86, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Verna was born July 3, 1937, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Loretta (Barton) Hilbish. She married Charles Loper, Jr. on June 8, 1974 and he passed away on November 24, 2015
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Anita Ellington
Jun 16, 2024
Anita Ellington, age 88, a resident of Dunkirk, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at The Waters of Dunkirk. She was a former resident of Muncie.
Anita was born November 10, 1935, in Morehead, Kentucky, the daughter of Allen and Virginia (Depew) Reffett. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge in Muncie....
Jimmie Lyn Smitley
Jun 15, 2024
JIMMIE LYN SMITLEY, 90, passed away after an extended illness on Saturday,
June 15, 2024 at The Cedars nursing home in Leo, Indiana.
She was born in Rosie, Arkansas on September 14th, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Leona and Coy Platt. She married Charles Smitley of Portland (deceased) on July 22, 1956...
Clarisa Ellen Clevenger
Jun 12, 2024
Clarisa Ellen Clevenger, age 82, a resident of Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.
Clarisa was born October 13, 1941, in Randolph County, the daughter of Simon and Thelma (Swallow) Burton. Clarisa graduated from Ward Jackson High School and attended Ivy Tech. She was a former member of...
James "Jim" Burchnell
Jun 2, 2024
James “Jim” Burchnell III, age 72, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.
James was born on April 23, 1952 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of James Burchnell II and Dorothy (Overbey) Burchnell. James graduated from Ivy Tech. James did construction work in Muncie before...
David Frasher
Jun 2, 2024
David Frasher, age 76, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his home in Portland.
Dave was born April 11, 1948, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Eldon and Evelyn (Hatch) Frasher. He graduated from Portland High School in 1967 and married Anita Shultz on June 16, 1967.
Dave worked...
Sheila Lightle
May 25, 2024
Sheila Lightle, age 61, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Sheila was born October 12, 1962 in Hartford City, Indiana the daughter of Luther and Kathleen (Gannon) Valentine. Sheila graduated from Blackford High school in 1981 She worked in the cafeteria for Jay County High School...
Mary Louise Evans
May 24, 2024
Mary Louise Evans went home to be with her Lord on May 24, 2024. She was born in Hornersville, Missouri on April 26, 1943 the daughter of Clifford Wayne and Milva Mary (Christian) Keating. Mary Louise married Larry Evans on August 26, 1961 and he passed away on June 16, 2016.
She is survived by two sons,...
Jeremiah Lykins
May 22, 2024
Jeremiah Lykins, age 45, a resident of Petroleum, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at his home.
Jeremiah was born February 18, 1979, in Union City, Indiana, the son of Jack Lykins and Patricia (Platt) Hunter. He worked for Moo Juice Express in Berne, Indiana.
Survivors include:
His children: Cheyenne Foreman -...
Bernadine Eileen Wolford
May 12, 2024
Bernadine Eileen Wolford, age 95, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Life Journey Hospice in Avon, Indiana. She was a current resident of Brownsburg, Indiana.
Bernadine was born on May 30, 1928, in Elwood, Indiana, the daughter of Darrell and Golda (Simpson) Maitlen. She married Max Wolford on November 29,...
Alice Whitacre
May 12, 2024
Alice Whitacre, age 72, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Alice was born October 7, 1951, in Jay County, the daughter of Ralph and Catherine (Heniscey) Bennett. Alice worked for Marsh and Lobills in Portland and was also a manager for Heather Park Apartments in Portland. Alice...
Marvin Sills
May 12, 2024
Marvin Sills, age 92, a resident of Portland, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center. He was a lifelong Jay County farmer. He attended Fellowship Baptist Church in Portland. He was a veteran of the Indiana National Guard and a member of Portland Elks Lodge, and the Tri State Gas Engine and Tractor Association.
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William "Billy" West, Jr.
May 8, 2024
William “Billy” West, Jr., age 65, a resident of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Kettering Health in Dayton.
Billy was born on February 25, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio the son of William West, Sr. and Annabelle (Plant) West. Billy served as a volunteer Firefighter when he lived in South Carolina.
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Hannah Hughes
May 3, 2024
Hannah Hughes, age 39, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at IU Health Methodist Hospital following a sudden illness.
Hannah was born July 1, 1984, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Mike and Zina (Wysong) Spahr. She graduated from Jay County High School in 2002 and earned a Bachelors Degree in Business...
Steve Aker
May 3, 2024
Steve Aker, age 71, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Richmond, Indiana.
Steve was born April 18, 1953 the son of Clarence Sam and Rosalie Pauline (Axe) Aker. He graduated from Jay County High School and worked for First Fleet. Steve was a member of the Sons of The American...
Katrina "Katie" Mcgraw
Apr 28, 2024
Katrina “Katie” McGraw, age 38, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at her home in rural Portland.
Katie was born on November 11, 1985, the daughter of Dave and Connie (Newton) McGraw. She attended Jay County High School.
Survivors include:
Her Parents: Dave McGraw (wife Cindy) –...
Alma Burkhart
Apr 22, 2024
Alma Burkhart, age 75, a resident of Muncie passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.
Alma was born August 17, 1948 the daughter of Edgar and Eliza Burkhart (Ritchie). Alma worked for Perdue Packaging in Broadway, Virginia.
Survivors Include:
2 daughters: Julie Greene (husband Larry) –...
Belinda Bowdell
Apr 22, 2024
Belinda Bowdell, age 66, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.
Belinda was born October 4, 1957, in Union City, Indiana, the daughter of Jacob and Marjorie (Henry) Johnson. Belinda worked at Tom and Rods in Portland and Persimmon Ridge in Portland. She married Milton Terry...
