Ruby Overholser

Ruby Overholser, age 90, a resident of Portland, passed away on Dec. 19, 2025, at Persimmon Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Portland.

Ruby was born on Nov. 6, 1935, in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Jesse and Dorothy (Hines) Hammers. 

Ruby graduated from Jefferson High School in Deerfield in 1953. She then worked at Sheller Globe in Portland for 28 years. She then retired from the Jay County Clerk Office. 

Ruby attended Noble Christian Church in rural Portland and was a member of JCH-Primetime, Arch Bridge Kroozers and Jay County Historical Society. 

Ruby married Lemoine Overholser on Aug. 6, 1955, he passed away on July 11, 2015.

Survivors include:

Son — Jeffery Overholser (wife: Lorie), Portland, Indiana

Daughter — Sherry Overholser, Kokomo, Indiana

Three grandchildren — Preston Overholser, Mackenzie Overholser and Shalynn Overholser

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shelley Overholser 

Visitation will be held Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral will follow the visitation at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Burial will be held in Green Park Cemetery in Portland, Indiana.