Glenn Newland

Glenn “Red” Newland, age 80, of rural Portland passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at his residence. 

He was born in Celina, Ohio on March 1, 1945, the son of James and Maxine Mae (Strait) Newland. He was married on June 16, 1963, to Julia Whetsel and she survives. He graduated from Portland High School in 1963. 

Glenn was a retired carpenter and roofer. He was a member of Sons of American Legion, Moose Lodge and the N.R.A. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Surviving is his wife Julia; one son, Glenn Newland (companion: Marie Weible) of Portland; one daughter, Nancy Sweet (husband: John) of Greenfield; one brother, Lester Newland of Fort Lawn, South Carolina; two sisters, Connie Newland of Fort Lawn, South Carolina, and Elsie Cox of Muncie; and four grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Newland and Larry Newland; and two sisters, Betty Allred and Elsie Cox.

Visitation will be on Friday, Dec. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. There will be no funeral service. 

Memorials can be made to the Son’s of American Legion in Portland.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.