Ada M. Tharp Obituary
Ada M. Tharp of New Paris, Ohio passed away on October 16, 2026. Ada, born on October 30, 1935, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Spears and Hettie Spears (Salyer); her husband Robert Edward "Eddie" Tharp; and her siblings, Delores Thurston, Joann Worthington and John Orville Justis.
She is survived by: her daughters, Rose Charnell Landrum (Dennis) of Lucasville, Karen Cortner (Dee) of New Paris, Ohio. and Brenda Kay Hampton (Clayton) of New Paris, Ohio.; and her grandchildren, Robert John Mertz, James Scott Mertz (Candace), Thomas Lee Mertz (Heather), Sasha Glander (Tyler), Crystal Kipple (Zachary), Dennis Landrum II (Amanda), Chris Byrd (James), Joni Rutan (Ramon), Brandon Belcher (Megan) and Heather Alvey (Josh).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Barnes Funeral Home (109 W Main St, New Paris, OH 45347). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association Miami Valley Chapter 6077 Far Hills Avenue #117 Dayton, Ohio 45449.
