Dense Fog Advisory issued December 25 at 7:15AM EST until December 25 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Special Weather Statement issued December 25 at 6:50AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Areas of fog across the area this morning is reducing visibility to one mile or less in some locations. The fog will diminish in the mid to late morning. Until that occurs, motorists should slow down, use extra caution, and be prepared for changes of visibility along their route.
Today 45° Today 45° 34° 34° chance Tomorrow 55° Tomorrow 55° light 38° 38° chance
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Saturday, October 4th, 2014
Roderick Farmer
Roderick Edwin Farmer, 72, Rockford, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Oct. 2, 2014, at The Laurels of Shane Hill.
He was born March 24, 1942. in Celina, to Edwin and K. Rosalie (Williams) Farmer. He married Elsie Miller May 29, 1965 and she preceded him in death Feb. 11, 2007. He married Yvonne Beeks Oct. 7, 2007, and she survives.
Surviving are one daughter, Anita Renee (Kevin) Morton, Rockford; two stepsons, Dave (Kazumi) Grimm, Phoenix, Ariz., and Jon Grimm, Nampa, Idaho; a brother, John (Judy) Farmer, Rockford; and five grandchildren, Connor, Tessa, Duncan and Aidan Morton and Asato Grimm.
He was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Rockford High School in 1960. He then took up farming and worked for International Harvester in Fort Wayne, Ind. He retired from that company after 20 years of service. He was also a member of the Praise Point United Brethren Church, Willshire.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Camp Cotubic, Bellefontaine.
Condolences may be expressed at ketchamripley.com.
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