Brian Russell

Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:55PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following county, Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Thursday 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 rain will occur overnight into Thursday. The heavier bands of rainfall will have 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.

Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:42PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 542 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Waynesfield, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Ada, Alger, Waynesfield, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Walton, and State Route 195 at State Route 235.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Brian Russell

Brian E. Russell, 40, St. Marys, died at 12:07 p.m. July 31, 2010, in the emergency department at Lima Memorial Health System from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near Roundhead.

He was born Jan. 12, 1970, in Lima to Stanley and Betty Benson Russell Jr. His father, Stanley Russell Jr., survives in Cridersville and his mother, Betty Duer-Smith, survives in St. Marys.

Also surviving is a daughter, Whitney Johns, St. Marys; seven siblings, Betty Hertz, St. Marys, Tammy (Ty) Courtney, Ohio City, Tony Russell, St. Marys, Pam Slife, St. Marys, Ronald Smith II, St. Marys, Tracy Smith, Celina, and Tonya Smith, New Haven, Ind.; and two grandchildren.

Deceased are grandparents Eva and Stanley Russell Sr. and Hazel Benson; a stepfather, Ronald Smith; and a brother-in-law, Robert Hertz.

He worked as a contractor in Columbus. He also worked at Findlay Industries in Ohio City and at General Rental & Landscaping in Celina. He served in the U.S. Navy.

Funeral rites are noon Thursday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home in St. Marys, the Rev. Judy Ball officiating.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Condolences can be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

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