Carrol Cully

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016

Carrol Cully

Carrol D. "Joe" Cully, age 92, of Celina, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born May 26, 1924 in Willshire, to the late James W. & Lottie (Chivington) Cully. On December 24, 1946, Joe married Pauline Bauer, and they spent 69 years together.

Pauline survives, along with their two Daughters: Susan (Michael) Etzcorn and June (Gene) Bollenbacher of Celina, five Grandchildren: Bryan (Melissa) Etzcorn, Jennifer (Jeremy) Lawrence, Scott (Cara) Bollenbacher, Jamie (Jodi) Bollenbacher and Trisha (Stephen) Bentz, and eleven Great Grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was his Brother and Sister-in-law, Lincoln & Regina Cully and an infant Grandson, Neal Etzcorn.

Joe attended school in Willshire. He served 39 months with the U.S. Army Air Force as an Airplane Engine Mechanic, stationed in the States and Alaska, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Joe was self-employed for all of his working life, working as a plasterer for 18 years, then in construction. In his later years, he enjoyed woodworking and raising Westie puppies.

A pilot for his own enjoyment, Joe owned and flew his own plane for a time. He was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church and American Legion Post #210 in Celina.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, August 6, at Bethany United Methodist Church in Celina, with Pastor Jon Exman officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina, with graveside military rites to be conducted by Celina American Legion Post #210 and V.F.W. Post #5713.

Calling Hours are from 3:00-7:00 P.M., Friday, August 5 at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, and an hour prior to services on Saturday at the Church.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

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