Barbara James
Mar 16, 2026
Barbara James, age 91, a resident of Hudson, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at her home on Big Turkey Lake. She was a former Portland and Randolph County resident.
Barbara was born April 16, 1934, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Ada (Roser) Hardman. She graduated from Portland High School in 1953. Barbara worked for Anchor...
Randall "Randy" Roll
Mar 13, 2026
Randall “Randy” Roll, age 64 a resident of Portland, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Randy was born November 29, 1961 in New Port Richey, Florida the son of Jesse W. Roll. Randy graduated from Jay County High School in 1981; he served as head of maintenance for FCC in Portland, where he led and managed many important projects...
Linda Miller
Mar 11, 2026
Linda Miller, age 77, a resident of Bluffton, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home in Bluffton. She was a former resident of Redkey, Indiana.
Linda was born on July 12, 1948, in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, the daughter of Damon Ward and Herta Emilie (Hofstetter) Johnson. She was employed at Indiana Glass in Dunkirk and later worked...
Janet Seals
Mar 4, 2026
Janet Seals, age 76, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.
Janet was born March 13, 1949, in Grayson, Kentucky, the daughter of Everett and Edith (Mabry) Gilbert. She worked as a cook at Meinderings in Fort Recovery and worked at Jay Garment in Portland. She was a member...
John Valentine
Mar 3, 2026
John Valentine, age 83, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.
John was born August 26, 1942, in Portland, the son of Woodrow and Rickie (Rowles) Valentine. He graduated from Governor IP Gray School in 1960 and served in the Army National Guard. John farmed in Greene Township for many...
Rodney Price
Feb 20, 2026
Rodney Price, age 61, a resident of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was a former resident of Pennville, Indiana.
Rodney was born March 1, 1964, in Hartford City, Indiana, the son of Loren and Inis (Parker) Price. He graduated from Blackford High School and worked at Pretzels in Bluffton and...
Donna Haggenjos
Feb 19, 2026
Donna Haggenjos, age 68, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.
Donna was born August 27, 1957, in Rushville, Indiana, the daughter of Richard and Patricia Joyce (Redden) Wilson. She earned her Master’s Degree in History from Ball State University. On September 4, 1982, she married Dr. Mark Haggenjos, sharing 43...
Jarret Russell "Russ" Clawson, Jr.
Feb 14, 2026
Jarret Russell “Russ” Clawson Jr. age 78, of Portland went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was surrounded by family. Born on April 12, 1947, in Fremont, Ohio, he was the son of Jarret Sr. and Eileen (Sting) Clawson. He was married on July 26, 1969, to Marilyn Enz who survives.
Russ served in the Army...
Robert "Bob" Meinerding
Feb 14, 2026
Robert “Bob” Meinerding, age 65, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Portland.
Robert was born on March 17, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Carl and Iris (Miller) Meinerding. Robert worked for Super Wash and was a truck driver for LD Nosinger in Fort Recovery, Ohio. Robert was...
Lori Powell
Feb 11, 2026
Lori Powell, age 63, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her home following an extended illness surrounded by her family and friends.
Lori was born January 6, 1963, in Hartford City, Indiana, the daughter of Clell Russell and Alma Ruth (Crocker) Norris. She graduated from Jay County High School in 1981 and earned an Associates...
Jennifer Nibarger
Feb 6, 2026
Jennifer Nibarger, age 44, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 following an extended illness.
Jennifer was born March 20, 1981, in Coldwater, Ohio, the daughter of Joe and Deborah (Parks) Coleman. She graduated from Jay County High School in 2000 and worked for the Jay County Health Department for over 25 years as an Immunization Clerk...
Robert "Bob" Axe
Feb 1, 2026
Robert “Bob” Axe, age 92, a resident of Portland, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his home.
Robert was born March 30, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of Harold and Mable (Montgomery) Axe. Robert graduated from Elmhurst High School on 1951 and served in the United States Army during Korea. He was a lifelong farmer in Jay County...
Vickie Hiday
Jan 31, 2026
Vickie Hiday, age 68, a resident of Salamonia, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Portland.
Vickie was born August 19, 1957, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Dale and Theda (Masonbrink) Arnold. She worked at Stoneridge in Portland. Her greatest joy was time with her children and grandchildren, always making sure they were loved and...
Peter M. Shawver
Jan 29, 2026
Peter M. Shawver, age 55, a resident of Farmland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
Peter was born on December 30, 1970, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Merle and Helen (Jellison) Shawver. He graduated from Jay County High School in 1989 and earned his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University...
Karen Carey
Jan 28, 2026
Karen Carey, age 80, a resident of Portland, passed away on January 28, 2026 at her home.
Karen was born March 20, 1945 in Portland, Indiana the daughter of Lyman Fredrick Barnett and Selma Barnett-Sheffer. Karen graduated from Portland High School. She worked for Goodwill, Marsh, and Ft. Recovery Industries in Fort Recovery, Ohio; Karen retired from CTS in Berne and...
Jo Payne
Jan 17, 2026
Jo Payne, age 54, a resident of Portland, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.
Jo was born on January 1, 1972, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Charles Tow and Helen (Clark) Miller. Jo worked for Greeks Pizza and Ponderosa Steak House in Portland. Jo loved crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family....
Chris Bemis
Jan 16, 2026
Chris Bemis, age 63, a resident of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was a former Portland resident.
Chris was born July 18, 1962, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Richard and June (Allred ) Bemis. He was very active in his community, serving on Jay County Rescue 19...
Herta Johnson
Jan 13, 2026
Herta E. Johnson, age 94, a resident of Redkey, Indiana, passed away on January 13, 2026.
Her was born July 1, 1931, in Germany the daughter of Robert and Paula Hofstetter. Herta was known for her kindness, strength, generosity and loyalty. She devoted her life to her family and enjoyed cooking, sewing, and knitting.
She is survived by her daughter Diana Bolz,...
Richard Shirk
Jan 9, 2026
Richard “Rick” Shirk, age 67, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Charlotte, Michigan.
Rick was born December 17, 1958, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Jerry and Sue (Denney) Shirk. He graduated from Jay County High School in 1977 and worked for All American Homes in Decatur and retired from Pennville Sand and Gravel....
Max Moser
Jan 8, 2026
Max Moser, age 88, a resident of rural Bryant, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2026 at The Waters of Dunkirk.
Max was born on October 31, 1937, in Bryant, Indiana, the son of Harold and Irene (Franks) Moser. He graduated from Poling High School and was employed by Pennville Custom Cabinets, B&R Kitchens, Richards Kitchens and Baths in Muncie and...
