Margaret Smith

Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Margaret Smith

Margaret L. Smith, 94, of Rockford, died Sept. 23, 2008, at Adams County Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ind.

She was born Aug. 7, 1914, in Adams County, Ind., to Henry L. and Ada Drummond Yocum.

Surviving are two daughters, Sharon L. Thatcher, Rockford, and Norma L. (Gene) Kunda, Wheaton, Ill.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Deceased are two brothers, Doyle and John; and two sisters, Doris Wittung and Evelyn Whetstone.

She worked for Westinghouse Corporation in Lima.

Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial is at Decatur Cemetery.

Calling is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to Gideon's International.

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