Joyce Ann Shively

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, May 31st, 2025

Joyce Ann Shively

Joyce Ann Shively, age 86, of rural Celina, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at her residence.

She was born December 14, 1938, in New Corydon, IN, a daughter of the late Ralph and Idora (Luttman) Schott. Joyce and Donald Owen "Doc" Shively were married on December 14, 1957. Doc preceded her in death July 20, 2020, and their eldest daughter, Debra A. "Debbie" Maxwell, passed away on June 6, 2003.

Joyce is survived by daughters: Diane (Edward) Neargarder of St. Marys, Dawn (William) Jaggers of Syracuse, IN, and Della Shively of Celina,; 7 grandchildren: John, April, Adam, Melanie, Tyler, Heath and Sydney; many great grandchildren, and her son-in-law: Sheldon Maxwell of Portland, IN.

She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Dale Shively of Portland and many nieces and nephews, also special friends she considered as family: Kevin and DeAnna Geiger, Mike and Brenda Robinson, Bob and Julie Vantilburg, and other close friends too numerous to count.

Preceding Joyce in death were her sister, Clara Schott Luginbill and brother-in-law, Kenny Luginbill, and Doc's sisters: Ruth Jenkins, Mary Weisman, Wanda Byrum and Vivian Joan Shively.

Joyce was first of all, a Homemaker and Mother. Over the years, she had held multiple jobs - working for WCSM Radio, the Bi-Rite Store, Celina Truck & Tractor and Triangle Services. Joyce was very loving and caring, and took wonderful care of several people in their last days. She had also owned and operated D & J Repair, along with her husband, Doc. She attended Beaver Chapel Congregational Christian Church, near Celina.

Joyce had helped with the Celina Harvest Festival. Joyce and Doc attended area Antique Tractor events and Flea Markets, where they showed their "hit and miss" engines, antique tractors, and sawmill. She also enjoyed antiquing. Joyce loved to make jewelry, which she sold, and also gifted to family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 5, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Tom Christen, officiating. Burial will take place at Swamp College Cemetery, near Celina.

Calling Hours are from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 4, and 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Thursday, at W.H. Dick & Sons- Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Rita's Hospice or the American Heart Association.

Condolences can be expressed to the Shively family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

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