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...
Anita Houser
Apr 10, 2024
Anita (Losure) Houser, age 85, a resident of rural Portland at Antiville, passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2024 at IU Health Jay in Portland.
Anita was born to Donald and Hildred (Brinneman) Losure on March 1, 1939 in Poneto, Indiana. She was the Valedictorian of Van Buren High School class of 1957. By 1961 she earned...
Norma Jean Culy
Apr 8, 2024
Norma Jean Culy, age 84, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Norma was born June 8, 1939, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Thurman and Cora Belle (Fowler) Garringer. She graduated from Saratoga High School in 1957 and earned her undergraduate degree from Ball State University and her Master’s Degree from...
Lucille Kirby
Apr 4, 2024
Lucille Kirby, age 83, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at The Waters in Dunkirk. She was a former resident of Pennville.
Lucille was born April 13, 1940 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky the daughter of Arthur and Alma (Kemper) Woodall. Lucille retired from Pennville Custom Cabinets after 25 years of service. Lucille...
George "Donnie" Hutchens
Mar 28, 2024
George “Donnie” Hutchens, age 60, a resident of Portland, passed away at his home in Portland.
Donnie was born November 3, 1963, in Portland, Indiana, the son of George and Rosa Lea (Roe) Hutchens. He graduated from Jay County High School and attended Vincennes University. Donnie previously worked as a cook at Richards Restaurant in Portland where...
Helen Wright
Mar 26, 2024
Helen Wright, age 80, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home in Portland.
Helen was born August 1, 1943, in Hamilton County, Indiana, the daughter of Edward “Bud” and Marjorie (White) Cottingham. Helen was co-owner with her husband of J&M Construction and she retired from Createc in 2005. She attended...
Andrew Lee Taylor
Mar 17, 2024
Andrew Lee Taylor, age 54, a resident of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his home in Winchester.
Andrew was born on March 15, 1970 in Winchester, Indiana, the son of Gary and Sheila (Johnson) Taylor. He graduated from Winchester High School in 1988 and served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. Andrew...
