Joyce Martin

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, September 10th, 2015

Joyce Martin

Joyce A. Martin, 68, St. Marys, OH died 10:45 p.m. Tuesday September 8, 2015 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

She was born October 11, 1946 in Clairfield, TN to Harrison and Harriet (Weaver) Vanover. On January 14, 1963, she married Robert G. Martin, who died July 15, 2000.

Survivors include: son "Butch" (Deb) Martin of Celina, OH; 3 grandsons: Randy Martin, Tony Martin, Walter Cook; 4 great-grandchildren: Quinton Martin, Robert Martin, Alexys Cook, Fletcher Cook; brother Robert (Betty) Vanover of Celina, OH; brother Verlin Vanover of St. Marys, OH.

Preceded in death by: parents Harrison and Harriet Vanover; husband Robert Martin; brother Bill Vanover.

She was a licensed practical nurse, having worked at Celina Manor for many years. Joyce was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who dearly loved caring for her family.

Rites are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Saturday September 12, 2015 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, with Pastor A.J. Hamblin, officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery in rural Celina, OH.

Visitation 4 – 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home on Ohio 703 West.

Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

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