Jeffrey Matthews

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, August 29th, 2019

Jeffrey Matthews

Jeffrey Allen Matthews, age 54, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

He was born June 29, 1965, in Celina, to James & Beverly (Hall) Matthews.

Jeff's parents survive, along with his 3 children: Ridge Allen Matthews, Sierra Matthews and Victoria Matthews, and 3 grandchildren: Mason Allen Matthews, Kinzley Mae Revolt and Cali Marie Revolt. His brother & sister-in-law, Doug & Sue Matthews, a sister, Debra Matthews, and his nieces, survive in Celina.

Jeff was a 1983 graduate of Celina High School, and attended Mt. Tabor Church of God, Celina. He worked in machining at NKP Industries in Anna for 5 years. Jeff enjoyed riding his motorcycle and fishing, and was an avid OSU Buckeyes football fan.

Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-HellwarthFuneral Home in Celina, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 31, with the Funeral Service to begin immediately following at 4:00. Pastor Darwin Dunten will officiate.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.

Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

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