Mrs. Iris Anita Emfinger Wade of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 95.
Anita is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James Daniel “Dick” Wade and her son, Mark Alan Wade (Carolyn). Anita is lovingly remembered by her remaining two sons, James Austin Wade (Linda) and Richard Stanley Wade (Rena); seven grandchildren, Tyler McCollum (Adam), Jessica Luhar (Rushi), Jonathan Wade (Michelle), Stacey Wade (Matt), Jay Wade, Dallas Wade (Jason) and Tara Rae Phillips (Daniel); seven great grandchildren, Jonny Wade, L.J. Lowe, Ryder Lowe, Savannah Lowe, Grace Luhar, Ada Luhar and Raelee Phillips; brother, Jimmy Emfinger and many nieces and nephews.
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...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee,
Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette,
Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Marengo, Marion, Perry, Pickens,
Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa,
Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.
* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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