Lemoine Overholser

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:34AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:27AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Tuesday, July 14th, 2015

Lemoine Overholser

H. Lemoine Overholser, age 82, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Jay County Hospital in Portland.

Lemoine was born on October 10, 1932, in Huntington, Indiana, the son of Samuel and Rocelia (McLaughlin) Overholser. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Le-moine retired from AGCO New Idea after 47 years of service. He attended the Noble Congregational Christian Church. Other memberships include the Jay County Hospital Prime Time, Arch Bridge Kroozers, Jay County Historical Society, Museum of the Soldier, Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association, Oldsmobile Club of America, Vintage Motorbike Club and the Hoosier Rod and Custom Nationals. Lemoine married Ruby Hammers on August 6, 1955.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Ruby Overholser – Portland, Indiana, 1 son: Jeffrey Overholser (wife Lorie) – Portland, Indiana, 1 daughter: Sherry Overholser – Kokomo, Indiana, 3 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shelly Overholser.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland. Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery in Portland. The American Legion Post 211 of Portland will conduct military graveside rites.

Memorials may be directed towards the Jay County Cancer Society, State of the Heart Hospice, Noble Congregational Church or the Jay County Heart Fund.

Online condolences may be sent to www.williamsonspencer.com.

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