Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 4:27AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will develop across the region during the morning commute. Although amounts will be light, with the cold ground temperatures a thin layer of snow on roads may result in slick spots.
If traveling, be alert for rapidly changing conditions in short distances. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
17° 17° chance Fri 35° Fri 35° chance 22° 22° chance Sat 26° Sat 26° slight chance chance
Saturday, December 6th, 2008
Mattie Brockman
Former Fort Recovery resident Mattie Gabbard Brockman, 100, died Dec. 4, 2008, at Heartland of Greenville.
She was born on March 24, 1908 in Berea, Ky., to Daniel and Lena Evans Payne. On Feb. 23, 1923, she married James K. Gabbard, who died July 11, 1965. On Nov. 27, 1971, she married Henry C. Brockman, who died Nov. 6, 1991.
Surviving are a son, Ray Lee (Mary) Gabbard, Portland, Ind.; a step-son, Cy (Betty Jean) Brockman, Fort Recovery; a step-daughter-in-law, Lilliam Brockman, Fort Recovery; a brother, Vernon Payne, Berea, Ky.; a sister, Alene Croley, Berea, Ky.; 26 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren; and four great-great-great grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, six sisters, two daughters and a son.
She was a former employee of Hardy Corporation in Union City. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Church on the Jay/Randolph County line.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Portland Chapel of the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home, the Rev. Bruce Bryan officiating. Burial is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery on the Jay/Randolph County line.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the chapel.
Condolences can be left at www.williamsonspencer.com
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