July 8, 2004

OBITUARIES

Cathleen Vance

Cathleen “Belle” Annette Vance of Maui, Hawaii, formerly of the Dayton area, died April 10, 2004, at her residence. She was 43.

She received her bachelor’s degree from Antioch College and was a former teacher for the Springfield City Schools. She also taught in Equador and later in Hawaii.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Marie Vance Sr. and Frances Downard; stepfather, Richard L. Cabaniss; and a cousin, Robert Wilson.

She is survived by her mother, Sally (Downard) Cabaniss of Englewood; fiancé, Andrew Hraha of Hawaii; and siblings Richard L. and Gladys Roach of Dayton and Vikki Marsh of Florida.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, July 3, at the Spartanburg Cemetery in Spartanburg, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to Amnesty International, 322 8th Avenue, 10th floor, New York, N.Y. 10001. Kindred Funeral Home in Englewood handled the arrangements.

Patton J. Banion

Patton J. Banion died Tuesday, July 6, in his home. He was 77.

Born Oct. 10, 1926, he was the son of Leroy and Bertha (Ellers) Banion. He was a member of American Legion Post 176, Teamsters Local 654, Clark Company, Horseman’s Association and Southeastern Quarterback Club. He was a retired truck driver. His most enjoyable moments were watching his grandchildren participate in various sporting activities and school projects.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; one brother, Junior; and one sister, Eunice Sharp.

He is survived by his children, Gail and Bob Varner, Dwight Banion, Jeff and Teri Banion, Tim and Lynne Banion and Todd and Cecile Banion, all of South Charleston, Dwain and Myra Banion, of Yellow Springs and Alan and Cindi Banion of Springfield; grandchildren, Layla and Dan Johnson, Deidra Banion, Adria and Nick Flanner, Tyler and Libby Banion, Nathan Varner, Vincent, Nicholas and Haley Banion, Cody Banion, Chelsey, Katie, Paul and Bryant Banion, Annie and Aaron Banion; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert and Carol Banion, Doc and Florence Banion, Fred and Bonnie Banion, Dean Lookabaugh and Alice and Tom Finney.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 8, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the Ingling Williams Funeral Home in South Charleston. Services will be held Friday, July 9, 10 a.m., with interment following at Rose Hill Mausoleum. Contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice.