Flood Watch issued August 15 at 2:16AM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today and tonight. Heavy rainfall is possible, especially tonight, which may result in flash flooding.
Today 81° Today 81° likely 73° 73° likely Tomorrow 83° Tomorrow 83° chance 70° 70° chance
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018
Randall Compton
Randall E. Compton, 67, of St. Marys, OH died 11:57 a.m. Thursday August 23, 2018 at The OSU Medical Center in Columbus, OH.
He was born April 9, 1951 in Van Wert, OH to Gale R. and Vernabel L. (Murphy) Compton. On February 14, 1970 in St. Marys, OH he married Patricia "Trish" Pruitt, who survives.
Also survived by: daughter Machelle (Brent Delgado) McKinney of Lima, OH; son Dr. Michael (Tara) Compton of St. Marys, OH; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and brother Ronald (Eve) Compton of St. Marys, OH
Preceded in death by: parents Gale and Vernabel Compton.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1969).
He spent his entire working career in the grocery industry, beginning at the age of fifteen. He worked at Marsh Supermarket and Brodbeck's Market in St. Marys, and eventually retired as manager of frozen foods for Chief Supermarket in Celina, OH.
His favorite pastimes included fishing and driving around the Sandy Beach neighborhood in his golf cart. Randy enjoyed barbecuing with his son, late night golf cart rides with his daughter and going everywhere with his wife and high school sweetheart, Trish. He listened to Elvis Presley and gospel music while transporting his grandsons to different sporting activities. He loved talking to everyone in the community, he never knew a stranger and would spend the majority of his time outdoors. More than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.
Rites are scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Tuesday August 28, 2018 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Pastor John Mobley will officiate the services. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a luncheon at the New Start Church of God, 7729 U.S. 127 North in Celina, OH following the graveside services.
Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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