Obituaries

Obituaries for Portland and Pennville, IN.

Mary Louise Evans

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Martha Wolfe

Martha Wolfe

Mar 13, 2024

Martha Jane Wolfe, age 81, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at her home in Pennville.

Martha was born June 27, 1942 in Gas City, Indiana the daughter of Henry and Nora (Croucher) Jones.

Martha worked for several years as a kitchen aide at Meadowvale Nursing Home in Bluffton, Indiana. ...

Janis Current

Janis Current

Mar 11, 2024

Janis Current, age 96, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home in Redkey.

Janis was born July 8, 1927, in Redkey, Indiana, the daughter of David and Meredith (Armstrong) Cook.  She graduated from Redkey High School in 1945.    Janis married Jay Max Current on September 20, 1947 and he passed...

Lige Morgan

Lige Morgan

Mar 9, 2024

Lige Morgan, age 62, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.

Lige was born August 8, 1961, in Beattyville, Kentucky, the son of Harold Morgan and Peggy (Moore) Thompson.  He served in the Indiana National Guard.

Survivors include:

His children:  Robert Morgan...

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