Alpha M. Ballard Alpha M. Ballard, age 94, of Troy, Ohio passed away at 7:10AM on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Koester Pavilion, Troy. She was born on May 15, 1917 in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio to the late Dale Rummell and Daisy Rummell Sharp. Her husband, Ross Ballard, preceded her in death in 1998. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Eunice Ballard of Troy; daughter, Judith Craig of Midland, Michigan; seven grandchildren: Christie, Keena, Matt, Tim, Mark, Rob and Shelly; seven great-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Ballard was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Mrs. Ballard was a homemaker and a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Corinthian Chapter No. 393, Columbus, Ohio. No public services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.