Ted L. "Tedders" Cross, 37, 06953 Ohio 219, Celina, died of natural causes at 10:55 p.m., Jan. 3, 2007, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

He was born Nov. 2, 1969, in Dayton, to Larry and Ruth Johnston Cross, who both survive in Celina. On Nov. 16, 2001, he married Norma J. Stansberry, who survives.

Other survivors are a daughter, Sonya, Celina; two step-sons, Greg and Brandon Edwards, both of Celina; a step-daughter, Mataya Edwards, Celina; a brother, Todd (Maria), Hubert Heights; paternal grandmother, Betty Cross, St. Marys; and a granddaughter.

Deceased are a paternal grandfather, Albert Cross; and maternal grandparents Lyle and Ruby Johnston.

He was a tree-trimmer for Asplundh Corp., Dayton. He attended Wayne High School and Montgomery County JVS.

Services are noon Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys, the Rev. Bill Maki, officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.