Barbara Sampson

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, July 21st, 2022

Barbara Sampson

Mary Barbara "Barb" Sampson, 78, of St. Marys, OH died 5:22 a.m. Friday July 15, 2022 at Vancrest of Van Wert, OH.

She was born July 9, 1944 in Lima, OH to Eldon and Harriet (Silvers) Whetstone. On February 12, 2007 in The Villages, FL she married Alton E. Sampson, who survives.

Also survived by: daughter Jennifer (James) Gedert of St. Joseph, MI; son James E. McGlothen, Jr. of Columbus, OH; step-daughter Laura (Tim) Ridenour of Van Wert, OH; step-son Daniel (Sandra) Sampson of Harbor Springs, MI; step-daughter Rebecca M. Sampson of Romulus, MI; 6 grandchildren: Max Gedert, Mason Gedert, Alex (Cheyenne) Gorman, Nick (Hannah) Gorman, Salix Sampson, Ben Sampson; sister Sharon (Jim) Winget of St. Marys, OH; sister Trena (Dennis) Chiles of St. Marys, OH.

Preceded in death by: her parents Eldon and Harriet Whetstone.

She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1962) and the Ohio State Beauty Academy. A licensed beautician, she worked for many years at the Style Salon in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included reading newspapers, coloring, and taking immaculate care of her home. Known for her sense of style, she enjoyed shopping and following various fashion trends.

A Celebration of her life is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday July 31, 2022 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road in St. Marys.

The family will receive friends after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Barb's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

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