Ada M. Tharp, age 90 of New Paris, Ohio Died Friday, October 16, 2026, at Arbor Trace in Richmond, Indiana. Born on October 30, 1935, in Scott County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Hettie (Salyer) Spears. She was a 1956 Fountain City High School Graduate, member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church in New Paris and the United Methodist Women. She was active in area Home Care with many families. Enjoyed flea markets and auctions with her husband. Sewing, Embroidering, crafts sitting on her porch swing and spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her husband: Robert Edward “Eddie” Tharp in 2018, Sisters: Delores Thurston and Joann Worthington; Brother: John Orville Justis.

Survivors include her daughters: Rose Charnell (Dennis) Landrum of Lucasville, Ohio, Karen (Dee) Cortner and Brenda Kay (Clayton) Hampton both of New Paris, Ohio. Grandchildren: Robert John Mertz, James Scott (Candace) Mertz, Thomas Lee Mertz (Heather), Sasha (Tyler) Glander, Crystal (Zachary) Kipple, Dennis (Amanda) Landrum II, Chris (James) Byrd, Joni (Ramon) Rutan, Brandon (Megan) Belcher and Heather (Josh) Alvey; 28 Great-grandchildren; 6 Great-great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Barnes Funeral Home 109 West Main Street New Paris, Ohio. The funeral service will be 1:00 P.M at the funeral home with Rev. Mark Wesler officiating. Interment will be in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter 6077 Far Hills Avenue #117 Dayton, Ohio 45449. Condolences at www.barnesfuneralhome.com