Foster Hiers Jr.

Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

Foster Hiers Jr.

Foster Prince Hiers Jr., 62, of Middlepoint, died June 28, 2007, at the Laurels of Shane Hill Nursing Home, Rockford. Death was due to natural causes.

He was born March 31, 1945, in New Orleans, La., to Foster and Marie Chesler Hiers. His mother survives.

Also surviving is a sister, Carol (Paul) Eckrich, Diamondhead, Miss.

He was a purchasing agent for an electrical company.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

There will be no calling.

Arrangments were handled by Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford.

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