Ronnie Slone

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, April 12th, 2023

Ronnie Slone

Ronnie Slone, 69, of St. Marys, died 2:14 P.M. Monday, April 10, 2023, at St. Ritas Medical Center, Lima.

He was born May 3, 1953, in Knott County, Kentucky, the son of Art and Anna (Huff) Slone. He married Louvondia "Bonnie" Prater on June 17, 1972, in St. Marys and she survives in St. Marys.

He is also survived by his children: Nicole (Scott) McWiliams of Findlay; Kimberly (Daniel) Enoch of St. Marys. He is survived by his siblings: Larry (Edna) Slone; Terry (Marilyn) Slone; Jr. (Jan) Slone; Duane Drummone; David (Tammy) Drummond; Dawn (Chad) Hennon. He is survived by his step-mother, Jan Slone. He is survived by his grandchildren: Alyssa (Wes) Corbin; Jacob (Jordan Torgunrud) McWilliams; Tasen (Alvina) Enoch; Parker Enoch; Gavin Enoch; David McWilliams; by his great-grandchildren: Thiago Enoch; Cameron Corbin; Gabriel Enoch; Calvin Corbin.

He was preceded in death by his father, Art Slone; by his mother Anna Slone Drummond.

Ronnie was a graduate of Celina High School. He retired from Agway/Pro-Pet in 2013. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling to Tennessee; and coin collecting with his grandson. He was also a professional photographer.

Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, Ohio, Pastor Steve Rumschlag, officiant. Private family burial rites will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to support area Blessing Box Food Pantries.

Condolences may be sent to Ronnie's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.

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