Vera Whitted

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, April 27th, 2022

Vera Whitted

Vera Lynn Whitted, 65, of Rockford passed away on April 24, 2022 at her home after a battle with cancer.

She was born on September 22, 1956, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Thurman Whitted and Betty (Vann) Whitted.

Vera was a graduate of Parkway High School.

Vera was a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother. She was always quick to share a smile and brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. Vera loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter. She never took a moment in life for granted. Vera will be missed for her kind, loving, beautiful spirit.

Vera was a huge fan of White Castle's and garage sales. She also loved taking family trips to Tennessee.

Survivors include her son, James (Bobbijo) Whitted of Rockford; two brothers, John Whitted and Thurman Whitted, Jr.; and one granddaughter, Havanna (Whitted) Hirschy.

A private family celebration of Vera's beautiful life will be held at a later date.

To share in Vera's online memorial, please visit www.ketchamripley.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First Street, Rockford, OH 45882.

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