All Obituaries

     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 in 2006 from Ball State University and later earned her Masters Degree in Accounting in 2007.  Hannah was...

     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 Legion in Portland, Indiana, and the Eagles Lodge in Portland. Survivors include: His daughter: Michelle Wilson (husband Larry)...

     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) – Portland,...

     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 Bowdell and he passed away in 2005.    Survivors include:   Her mother: ...

     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) – Winchester, Indiana            ...

     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 her Math Education B.S. from Huntington College where she met R.D. Houser, whom she married July 9, 1961.  She...

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 Indiana Wesleyan University.  She dedicated her life as a kindergarten teacher at East Elementary where she retired in...

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 married William Kirby on June 12, 1958 and he passed away on April 21, 2013. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Bill Kirby - (wife...

     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 he was affectionally known as Uncle Donnie. He also worked at W&M...

   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 New Beginnings Holiness Church.  Helen married James “Jimmy” Wright on August 26,...