Betty Dennis

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.

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016

Betty Dennis

Betty J. Dennis, age 65, of Coldwater, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at her residence.

She was born July 12, 1950 in Van Wert, to Lester J. Sr. & Luella E. Blatteau Ebright. Her Parents, and Step-Mother, Ilo Ritchie Ebright, are all deceased. Betty married James A. Trombley on April 6, 1967, and he died on December 24, 1973.

She is survived by 3 Children: Michelle Trombley of Roeland Park, KS, Kendra (Dan) Boggs of Mansfield, and Kenneth Dennis II (Fiancée Cydnie Gann) of Coldwater, 14 Grandchildren: Michael & Caleb Minor, Austin Trombley, Megan & Zach Lentz, Jordan, Zoey & Mya Lockwood, Aaliyah, Connor, Chance, Nick & Ellen Boggs, and Sarah (Josh) Fulk, 6 Great Grandchildren, 5 Step-Great Grandchildren, 8 Brothers & Sisters: Nancy (Ed) Behm, Mary (Edward) Gilbert, Bill (Chris) Ebright, and Jim Ebright, all of Celina, Bob (Joyce) Ebright of Coldwater, Lester Ebright Jr. of Decatur, IN, Leslie (David) Gullett of Bellbrook, and Toni Crumley of Van Wert, Step-Brothers: Steve (Pam) Ritchie of Celina and Dave Ritchie of Mobile, AL, many Nieces & Nephews, and a Special Friend, Robert Hempfling, of Wapakoneta.

Preceding her in death were 4 Daughters: Mary Alice Lentz, Marie & Jamie Trombley, and Elizabeth Dennis, a Step-Daughter: Angel Dennis, and a Sister & Brother-in-law: Linda & Paul Browder.

Betty attended Celina High School. She had worked at Mersman's, Setex, and other local businesses, and was a Homemaker. She enjoyed playing Bingo, and was an avid reader and collector.

Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 P.M., Friday, March 25, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Rick Brosher officiating. Burial will be at St. Marys Cemetery, Celina.

Calling Hours are from 2:00 P.M. until time of services on Friday at the Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at: dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

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