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Rhea L. (McPheron) Spencer, 86, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Otterbein of Cridersville.

She was born on Feb. 28, 1934 in Harrod, Ohio, to the late Byron “Mike” and Maver (Bracy) McPheron. On Feb. 28, 1953, Rhea married Carl Henry Spencer and he survives in Cridersville.

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In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Theo Hardesty is today's senior in the spotlight.

Via Facebook - watch it on the Icon

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Seventeen Ada High School students were inducted into the school National Honor Society via a Facebook video. CLICK HERE to view the induction.

The 2020 student inductees follow:
Kesewa Akyeampong
Grace Allison
Aleece Al-Olimat
Wyatt Badertscher

Alexandra Bates
Paige Cole
Kylie Colwell
Brenna Hissong
Barrette Jones

Megan Light
Isabella Mancuso
Jacob Morgan
John Brevin Sizemore
Jacob Thaxton

Rebekah Walker
Miranda Wills
Alyssa Wince

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Hardin Sheriff's log from May 3-4.

Email the Icon at [email protected] with your business opening details

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Ada businesses are beginning to move their front door “Closed” signs to “Open” this week.

The Icon will report on business openings. Business owners should contact the Icon with details at [email protected].

Here are three businesses with new information:

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 Martha Williams, 90, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 9:58 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born on Oct. 25, 1929, in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Oxie and Lilly Mae (Allen) Neeley.  On Feb. 14, 1948, Martha married Earnest “Oscar” Williams and he preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 2013. 

Martha was a homemaker.  She was a member of the High Street Freewill Baptist Church of Ada.  She enjoyed crocheting, spending time with family and had a special love for all children, which she displayed until the end by caring for her dolls.

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