Timothy Smelser

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Thursday, January 9th, 2014

Timothy Smelser

Timothy G. Smelser, 69, Summerville, S.C., formerly of Celina, passed away at 9:12 p.m. Dec. 28, 2013, at Trident Medical Center, Charleston, S.C.

He was born Aug. 1, 1944, in Celina, to Gordon and Ruth Runyon Smelser.

Survivors include two brothers, Larry (Adele) Smelser, Celina, and Stephen Smelser, Winchester, Ind.; a sister, Susan (Jeff) Hoenie, Celina; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Connie (David) Royhans; and a sister-in-law, Sherry Smelser.

He was a 1962 graduate of Celina High School and worked at Shambaugh's IGA while attending WOEF in Celina. He served in the U.S. Navy, 1965-1991, attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9509, Moncks Corner, S.C. He was an avid motorcycle rider, having logged many miles on his trips. He was a member of HOG (Harley Owners Group) and GWRA and was a charter member and co-founder of the Summerville Motorcycle Club.

Calling is 2-5 Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Military rites will be observed and burial will be at a later date.

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