CARTER, Laura F., age 86, of Washington Twp., passed away Sat., Nov. 5, 2005 at Miami Valley Hospital. She is survived by her son Gary Ross & his wife Deborah and their daughters Danielle and Angela; 5 step-children Kay Thomas (Jim), Karen Lockwood (Stan), Candace Andrews (Bud), Richard Carter (Soon) and Kevin Carter; 11 step-grandchildren and 17 step-great-grandchildren. Laura was an award winning floral designer and judge in FL and OH. Memorial services 1:30 P.M., Sat., Nov. 12, 2005 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Pastor John Bradosky officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday from 1 - 1:30 P.M. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions, if so desired, may be given to Cox Arboretum in Laura's memory. Condolences may be sent at www.Newcomerfamily.com.