Ned Wilson

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.

Friday, October 23rd, 2015

Ned Wilson

Ned Wilson, age 85, of rural Celina, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

A lifelong resident of Hopewell Township, he was born Sept. 23, 1930 to the late Lee Anderson Wilson & Ethel Ruth Carroll Wilson.

Surviving are a Brother, Roger S. Wilson Sr. of rural Celina, 8 Nieces & Nephews: Deb Sullenberger, Stan Wilson, Kathy Zizelman, Rodney Wilson, Carl Wilson, Trevor Wilson, Victoria Bollenbacher and Scott Wilson, and many Great Nieces & Nephews.

Ned was preceded in death by 3 Brothers and a Sister-in-law: George & Iris Wilson, Weston Wilson and Warren Wilson.

A graduate of Celina High School, Ned had been Valedictorian of the Class of 1949. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran, and retired from Sprint Telephone Company, where he had worked as a technician.

Ned had a brilliant mind, and enjoyed working with hydraulics on tractors and machinery. He also was an inventor, and had developed a mower designed for use on tall grass and brush.

Graveside Services will take place at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, Oct. 26, at North Grove Cemetery in Celina, with Military Rites to be conducted by Celina American Legion Post #210 and VFW Post #5713.

Calling Hours are from 1:00-3:00 P.M. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina.

Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

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