Foster Hiers Jr.

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

Foster Hiers Jr.

Foster Prince Hiers Jr., 62, of Middlepoint, died June 28, 2007, at the Laurels of Shane Hill Nursing Home, Rockford. Death was due to natural causes.

He was born March 31, 1945, in New Orleans, La., to Foster and Marie Chesler Hiers. His mother survives.

Also surviving is a sister, Carol (Paul) Eckrich, Diamondhead, Miss.

He was a purchasing agent for an electrical company.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

There will be no calling.

Arrangments were handled by Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford.

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