Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 9:40AM EST until January 9 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 3:26AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected today.
Winds will mainly be out of the south early this morning, before switching to the west during the late morning and early afternoon.
Secure loose objects, and use caution if driving a high-profile vehicle.
Today 58° Today 58° likely 36° 36° Tomorrow 44° Tomorrow 44° light likely 23° 23° light likely slight chance
Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
Helen Parker
Helen Marie Parker, age 94, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Celina Manor.
Born August 8, 1925, in Mercer, Ohio, she was the only daughter of Russish P. & Eddythe I. (Webb) Flore. Helen married Dale D. Parker on October 10, 1954, and he preceded her in death on June 15, 1988.
She is survived by a brother, Lester Flore of Celina, sister-in-law, Pat Flore of Delphos, nieces & nephews: Deb (Fred) Roll of Greenville, Barb (Ron) Johnson of Urbana, Jim (Tracy) Flore and Jon (Janel) Flore of Celina, Jessica Miller of London, Ohio, and several great nieces & nephews.
  Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers: Robert (Dorothy) Flore and Ray Flore, and a sister-in-law, Sharalene Flore.
  She was a 1944 graduate of Center Township High School in Neptune.
Helen retired from Goodyear in St. Marys after 25 years of service.
She was a member of Celina Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where she served as the church historian for many years. Helen also was a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the United Methodist Women's Group. She belonged to the Ohio Genealogical Society.
Helen was very talented at crocheting. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and genealogy. She loved spending time with family and friends.
  Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 13, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Pastor Richard Van Horn will officiate.
Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Center Township.
Calling Hours are from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Friday, December 13, at the Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.
Condolences can be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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