Ruth A. Dailey

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.

Saturday, April 17th, 2021

Ruth A. Dailey

Ruth A. Dailey of Greenville, Ohio, aged 78 years old, passed away on April 5, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Ruth was born on September 4, 1942 in Scottown, Ohio to James and Elizabeth Dailey. She married Ralph R. Bragg in 1960 and together they had three children. Ruth retired from the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services in 2005. In addition to her work, Ruth enjoyed traveling, visiting with friends, and watching NBA basketball, especially her favorite basketballer, LeBron James.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, James and Elizabeth Dailey, and an infant sister, Robyn Lynn Dailey.

Ruth is survived by her children: Robyn (Don) Fedor of St. Joseph, MI, Sandra (Alan) Stammen of St. Henry, OH, and Brad (Patty) Bragg of Union City, IN. Her grandchildren: Mitchel Stammen (fiancée Mikayla Spoltman) and Lauren Stammen of St. Henry, Ohio, and Alex Bragg of Union City, IN. Her sister: Ellen (John) Jones of Marine City, MI, and nephews: David, Terry, and Rich Walters.

Ruth generously opted to donate her anatomical remains to the Wright State University School of Medicine. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at EUM Church, 111 Devor Street, Greenville, OH 45331. Visitation with family and friends will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am, with the service beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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