Jeffrey King

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Thursday, March 17th, 2016

Jeffrey King

Jeffery R. King age 52 of New Bremen, died unexpectedly at his residence.

He was born on June 5, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Robert L. and Nancy (Gels) King, formerly of Celina, and they survive in Springboro, Ohio.

Along with his parents, survivors include his siblings Teresa (Mike) Brockman of Springboro, Dr. Deborah (Matt) Welsh of Springboro, and William King of Cincinnati, his nieces and nephews Laura (Kevin) Jones, Julie Brockman, Sean Welsh, Maddie Welsh, Daniel Welsh, and Joseph Welsh.

Jeffery was preceded in death by his grandparents Jerry (Helen) Gels, and William (Laura) King, and a nephew Michael Bratton.

Jeffery was a graduate of Celina High School and Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. He was a well-known area musician and teacher who loved his profession, and was loved by his many students.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Jeff King Music Scholarship Fund in care of the New Bremen Education Foundation at The First National Bank of New Bremen, 435 S. Washington Street, New Bremen, Ohio, 45869.

Condolences to the King family may be left online at gilberghartwigfh.com.

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