Special Weather Statement issued February 26 at 11:48PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Patchy fog has developed across parts of the area tonight, with visibilities near one quarter mile at times. This fog will persist through the overnight hours into the morning commute before slowly dissipating after sunrise.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
37° 37° chance Thu 48° Thu 48° chance 30° 30° chance Fri 55° Fri 55°
Friday, August 21st, 2009
Sephronia Gibbs
Sephronia "Bella" Gibbs, 81, of 104 E. German St., New Knoxville, died at 6:28 p.m. Aug. 19, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
She was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Lima to Francis and Audrey Ferris Sanford. On Oct. 11, 1975, she married Robert Gibbs, who died Feb. 6, 1996.
Surviving are four children, Richard (Janet) Roby, St. Marys, Leonard (Cathy) Roby, Corning, Sandra (Michael) Meier, Wapakoneta and John "Tony" (Carol) Roby, St. Marys; siblings, Riley Sanford, New Knoxville, and Sam and Leonard Sanford, both of St. Marys; a sister, Vernita Jump, Clyde; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, AJ Sanford; two sisters, Elizabeth Rockwood and Loraine Cook; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
She had worked at the former St. Marys Cotton Mill and the Knotty Pine Restaurant, St. Marys.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Chuck Moeller officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to donor's favorite charity.
Condolences can be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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