Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 11:02AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers will continue this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust from 20 to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of one-half inch to 2 inches. Visibility will be restricted at times in the heavier showers.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Today 32° Today 32° light 21° 21° chance Tomorrow 29° Tomorrow 29° slight chance 17° 17°
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
Robert Ables
Robert Randy Ables, 53, of Spring Valley, died Feb. 4, 2008, at the Hospitality Home in Xenia following a lengthy illness.
He was born Feb. 6, 1954, in Seco, Ky., to Jimmy and Gaynelle Potter Ables. His father survives in Spring Valley, and his mother died in 1995.
Other survivors are a brother, Jim Chris, Blanchester; two sisters, Beverly (Dennis) Eichenauer, Celina, and Trish Simonton, Mason; and a special friend, Gloria Street.
He worked at Greene, Inc., Xenia, for eight years. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at McColaugh Funeral Home, Xenia, the Rev. Ron Swiger officiating. Burial will be at Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xenia.
There are no calling hours.
Contributions can be made to the United Way.
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