MINARD, Barbara, R., 63 of Kettering, passed away at Hospice of Dayton August 6, 2005. She was preceded in death by her brother Cecil Adkins. She is survived by her husband Ross of 44 years, son Jim and Linda Minard, daughter Melissa and fiancé Tim Emery, her parents Hiram and Shirley Adkins, four sisters Helen and Ron Hoffman, Opal and Ken Gilson, Janise and Lance Campbell and Dorothy and John Alden. Sister-In-Law Sue and Ralph Johnson, three Grandchildren, Logan, Luke and Lexie Minard and numerous nieces, nephews and aunts. Barbara was a dedicated wife, mother and Nana. She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home 3940 Kettering Blvd. Kettering, Ohio on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow at David Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 9, 2005 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dayton Hospice Foundation. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.newcomerfamily.com