Marilyn Hicks

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, February 8th, 2023

Marilyn Hicks

Marilyn "Skeet" M. Hicks, 69, of St. Marys, OH died 4:00 a.m. Sunday February 5, 2023 at her residence.

She was born February 17, 1953 in Celina, OH to Jack and Carol (Presar) Powell. On February 21, 1970 at Friends Church in St. Marys, she married Marion Hicks, who survives.

Also survived by: daughter Dorothy "Dodi" (Robert) McCune of St. Marys, OH; Son Brett Hicks of St. Marys, OH; Son Joshua (Valerie) Coldwater, OH; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; Mother Carol Powell of St. Marys, OH; Sister Nancy (Rick) Lalonde of Sylva, NC; Brother George (Sharon) Powell of San Antonio, TX; Sister Roseanne Hale of Lima, OH; Sister Jackie Huecker of St. Marys, OH; Sister Carolyn (Roger) Zizelman of Celina, OH; Sister Susie (Mick) Eymer of St. Marys, OH; Sister Betty (Keith) Westerheide of Minster, OH; Brother Dan Powell of Rome City, IN; Brother James (Michelle) Powell of Wapakoneta, OH.

Preceded in death by: father Jack Powell; sister-in-law Pam Powell; brother-in-law Cheldon "Butch" Fetters; brother-in-law Edward Huecker.

She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, having worked at several area physician's offices and also provided home health care. Prior to that, she was employed by the Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina for 20 years. Her favorite pastimes included knitting and camping. More than anything else, she treasured the time spent with her family.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 12:00 noon on Thursday February 9, 2023 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Pastor Eric Muhlenkamp will officiate the services.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to either CALL Ministries or Harbor House/Elizabeth Pregnancy Center both in Celina, OH.

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

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