Thelma Smith

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.

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016

Thelma Smith

Thelma Jean Smith, 87, formerly of Celina, passed away surrounded by her family at her daughter's home in St. Marys, on Monday August 1, 2016 at 11:53 am.

She was born January 15, 1929 in Dayton, OH to Olas Francis and Rose (Dood) Powell, who both preceded her in death. Thelma married Bobby L. Smith on June 7, 1947 and he preceded her in death on June 25, 2013.

Survivors include a daughter, Stacie L. (Gene) Powell, St. Marys; a daughter-in-law, Jen Eastridge, Hamilton, OH; eight grandchildren, Cliff (Joslyn) Powell, Aaron (Lyndsey) Powell, Kailie (Robb) Dugger, Ross (Codi Belcher) Weber, Travis Powell, TJ Powell, Kiersten (Jeff Brogan) Boeckman, and Randy Powell; and five great grandchildren, Jaylen Powell, Emrie Powell, Lincoln Powell, Leo Brogan, and Cruz Dugger.

Also preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela K. Smith in 2015; and four brothers, Jack Powell, Glenn Powell, Olas Powell and Herman McAllister.

Thelma worked her entire life as a homemaker. She was a member of the Moose Lodge, Celina.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be deeply missed by all.

Memorial services will begin at Noon on Thursday, August 4, 2016 in the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, with Rev. Jon Exman officiating; where the family will receive friends from 10 am-12:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater and/or Community Health Professionals Adult Day Care Center, Celina.

Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.

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