Edgle Francis

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.

Wednesday, January 31st, 2018

Edgle Francis

Edgle Francis, age 62, of Sidney, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on May 21, 1955 in Sidney to the late El and Goldia (Ratliff) Francis. On April 23, 1977, he married Mary Lou (Miller) Francis and she survives.

Edgle is also survived by three children: Tara (Scott) Francis, Kara Francis and Elizabeth (Adam) Lessing, all of Sidney; grandchildren: Harrison Fisher, Keaton Fisher, Jordan Lessing, Taylor Lessing and Christopher Lessing; and siblings: Pat (Charlene) Francis of Russells Point, Don (Crystal) Francis of Sidney, Jimmy (Connie) Francis of Lewistown, Martha Ann Hemmer of Bellefontaine, Linda Kaye (Rick) Kirkpatrick of Russells Point, Mary Gullett of Russells Point, Sally (Jim) Page of Bellefontaine and Susan (Fred) Vagedes of Coldwater.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Luther Gene Francis.

Edgle was a 1974 graduate of Indian Lake High School. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and camping. Edgle was a huge Green Bay Packers Fan.

Friends may call from 6:00-7:30 PM on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney, OH.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.

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