Irwin Bailey

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, December 11th, 2021

Irwin Bailey

Irwin Paul Bailey, age 75, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home in Portland.

Irwin was born on May 28, 1946, in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Clarence and Thelma (Milligan) Bailey.

Irwin attended Bryant High School and graduated from Portland High School. Irwin worked at Portland Forge for 44 years. Irwin was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church where he served as worship leader for many years. He married Cheryl Lynn Strable on October 1, 1972.

Survivors include: His wife of 49 years: Cheryl Lynn Bailey - Portland, Indiana; 3 sons: Clayton Bailey - Portland, Indiana; Douglas Loren Bailey (wife Shawna) - Ossian, Indiana; David Paul Bailey - San Diego, California. Grandchildren: Madeline, Mariah, Jaycee, Sean and Cooper Bailey; Briana, Christopher, Mercedes and Alexis Bailey.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Thelma Bailey, and a sister Mary Lu Bye.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 12-2 p.m. at New Covenant Fellowship Church, 1238 W. 450 S., Portland, Indiana 47371.

Services to celebrate Irwin's life will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday at the church. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, west of Bryant.

Memorials may be directed towards New Covenant Fellowship Church or missionary Jessica Tomlinson through New Covenant Fellowship Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Online condolences may be sent to www.williamsonspencer.com.

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