Frances Gibson

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.

Saturday, May 31st, 2025

Frances Gibson

Frances G. Gibson, 74, of St. Marys, OH died 4:00 a.m. Thursday May 29, 2025 at her residence, with family at her side.

She was born January 21, 1951 in Middlesboro, KY to Andrew M. and Virgie Lee ((Meyers) Norton. On September 11, 1968 in Hancock Co., TN she married Jack C. Gibson, who died May 28, 2010.

Survivors include: daughter Melissa (Micheal) Ricker of St. Marys, OH; daughter Debra Miller of St. Marys, OH; son Michael (Erica Weaks) Gibson of St. Marys, OH; 4 grandchildren: Joshua (Katie) Ricker, Jeremy (Arrietti) Ricker, Adam (Layne Chapman) Miller, Zach Miller; 6 great-grandchildren: Michael, Braycen and Marshall Miller; Amelia, Jackson and Hailey Ricker; sister Barbara Samaniego of St. Marys, OH; sister Phyllis (Gary Henkle) Martin of St. Marys, OH; sister Peggy King of Middlesboro, KY; brother James (Linda) Norton of Warren, MI; sister Kate (Hubert) Durham of Harrigate, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: parents Andrew and Virgie Lee Norton; husband Jack Gibson; great-granddaughter Montgomery Miller; son-in-law Jody "Burf" Miller; brother Bob Norton; brother Bill Norton; brother Andy Norton; sister Mary Helen "Pat" Burns; and sister Betty Blackmon.

She was a graduate of Bell Co. High School (Class of 1968) in Pineville, KY. Mrs. Gibson retired from SETEX Corp. in St. Marys, where she was a supervisor. Prior to that, she worked for many years at Mersman Bros. Furniture Mfg. in Celina. Her favorite pastimes included flower gardening, bird watching, jigsaw puzzles, watching football and rooting for The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Graveside funeral rites are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday June 3, 2025 at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Visitation 4 - 8 Monday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Frances' family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.

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