Sondra 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.

Monday, September 16th, 2019

Sondra Smith

Sondra S. Smith, 81, of Celina, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Celina Manor, where she had resided the past 6 years.

She was born on February 4, 1938, in Celina. Sondra married John L. Smith, and after 46 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on September 27, 2003.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Melanie (Mike) Kerns of Findlay, son, David A. Smith of Celina, daughter-in-law, Robin Smith of Celina, four grandchildren: Eric (Shae) Kerns of West Chester,
Rachel Kerns of Marion, and Jacob Smith and Riley (Cassie) Smith of Celina, two great-grandchildren: Braxton and Zane, siblings: Carroll (Bill) Pence, John (Barb) Mihm, Donna Jean (Denny) Anderson, James
(Earlene Schaaf) Mihm, Michele Springer and Deloris (Gregg) Bailey, and a sister-in-law, Donna Mihm.

Sondra was preceded in death by her parents: Harold Mihm and Marie Hainline, son, James L. Smith, and siblings: Bobby Mihm, Glenda Ginter, Ronald Mihm, Dennis Mihm, Arlinda Mihm and Michael Mihm.

She had attended Celina High School. Sondra was employed by Mersman Brothers and Gas Town in Celina. She was a member of Celina VFW Post #5713 Auxiliary. Sondra enjoyed reading.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Rev. Richard Van Horn will officiate. Burial will be at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.

Calling Hours are at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 2:00.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Celina Manor and State of the Heart Care for the love, care, and support they provided.

Memorial Contributions may be gifted in Sondra's honor to: Celina Manor, State of the Heart Care, or Celina VFW Post #5713 Auxiliary.

Condolences can be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

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