George Stoner

Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Very strong wind gusts and dry soil is leading to areas of blowing dust across the area. This is causing visibility to be reduced to one mile or less in localized area.
Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
As winds slowly decrease late this afternoon into the evening, blowing dust should diminish.

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

George Stoner

George Franklin Stoner, 88, Celina, went to be with his heavenly Father at 8:45 p.m. May 6, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford.

He was born Oct. 27, 1924, in Liberty Township, to George Sr. and Sarah Cordier Stoner. On Sept. 9, 1951, she married Frances M. Shellabarger, who survives.

Also surviving are four sons, James (Cheryl) Stoner of Celina, John (Bobbi) Stoner of Celina, Jerry (Angela) Stoner of Celina and Thomas (Julie) Stoner of Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters, Donna (Raymond) May of Celina and Deanna (Jim) Miller of Celina; a brother, Edwin (Yvonne) Stoner of Celina; a sister, Mary Riley of Convoy; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by three brothers, Russell Ferguson, Lester Ferguson and David Stoner; four sisters, Carolyn Sue VanTilburg, Rose Ann Stoner, Madonna Stoner and Lenore Hawkins; and one grandchild.

He was a retired farmer and a U.S Navy veteran of World War II. He was a former county ASCS Service Agency field reporter, a NAU Crop Insurance Adjuster for the state, and served on the Celina School Board.

He also served on the Soil and Water Conservation Board of Mercer County, was president of the Mercer County Pork Producers and a 1951 State Plow Champion in the Ohio Conference. He was an elder, teacher and superintendent at Mt. Carmel Church of God.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday at the church, the Revs. Mark Wakeland and Mike Spencer officiating.

Burial with military rites will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given to State of the Heart Hospice and Parkinson's Association.

Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.

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