James 'Doc' Vaughn

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, March 27th, 2020

James 'Doc' Vaughn

James F. "Doc" Vaughn DDS, age 82, of Fort Recovery, passed away on March 26, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.

He was born November 15, 1937, in Youngstown, OH, to the late Frank and Rita (Green) Vaughn. On June 22, 1963, he married Carolyn (Pitt) Vaughn, who passed away on June 28, 2016.

Surviving are his children, Colleen Vaughn (Kendall Storie) of Fort Worth, TX, James A. (Sharon) Vaughn of Fort Recovery and Jeff (Shelly) Vaughn of Fort Recovery; grandchildren, Brook Vaughn, Shelby (Kevin) Wynk, Heather (Kenny) Wenning, Tori Vaughn, Trevor Vaughn and Alli Vaughn; a sister, Sue (Oscar) Jutte of Fort Recovery; and an in-law, Ed (Joyce) Pitt of Springfield, OH.

He was a 1955 graduate of the former Chaney High School, Youngstown and was a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran and practiced dentistry on the USS Hancock during the Vietnam Era. After his service, he operated his own dental practice in Fort Recovery for 36 years. "Doc" was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3324 and Psi Omega Dental Fraternity. He was also a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery and was a choir member for many years.

He enjoyed flowers, glassware, fishing, casinos, auctions, reading and being a member of the Fort Recovery Historical Society.

Due to coronavirus restrictions a funeral Mass and interment in Spring Hill Cemetery with military honors will be held at a later date.

Contributions can be made to the Fort Recovery Historical Society, Smile Train or the St. Henry Squad.

Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.

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