Janice C. Sparks age 61 of Hillsboro died Sunday, March 28, 2010 at her residence. She was born October 3, 1948 in Maysville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Howard and Edna O’Cull Sparks. Ms. Sparks had worked for the Candle-Lite Company the U.S. Shoe Company and Highland District Hospital for several years. She was a member o the New Market Community Church and was a 1967 graduate of Hillsboro High School. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Wendell and Joyce Sparks of Hillsboro, one niece, Amber (David) Mustafaga and one grand nephew, Cameron D. Mustafaga. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family on Thursday, April 8th at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Pastor Karen Kemper will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Market Baptist Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Market Community Church, 5919 E. New Market Road, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. The Turner & Son Funeral Home is serving the family.

 



Jim &Sandy Hunter
Monday, March 29, 2010
09:25 PM

Sorry about Janice. I work with her and Edna at the hospital. Jim went to school with Janice and grew up in the New Market area.


ROGER HOOVER
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
07:15 AM

As a classmate with Jancie I remember her as a nice lady who always was cheerful in the class at our old high school. She will be always remembered by her former classmates at Hillsboro High School.


Pam Reno
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
07:59 AM

So sorry to hear about Janice She was a sweet lady I just talked to her about a week ago when she visited me at Krogers while shopping U will miss her bright smile God Bless your family


Pam Reno
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
08:00 AM

So sorry to hear about Janice She was a sweet lady I just talked to her about a week ago when she visited me at Krogers while shopping I will miss her bright smile God Bless your family


Joyce and Jim Stroop
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
08:40 AM

So sorry to hear of your loss. I had just talked with her a few weeks ago. Joyce/Jim


M/M R.M. Skip Pulliam
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
11:08 AM

Dear Wendell and Joyce; Sorry to hear of the passing of Janice. The sparks family was always active friends of mine in the New Market school days. For this I thank yyou and recall Janice as an active school child. Janicealways had a special greeting for me whenever I visited school. Yes she was special, too. May God bless you all and give you comfort at this time. Skip Pulliam


Karen (Jacobs) Hallberg
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
11:41 AM

I am so sorry to hear of Janice's passing; we were both in the class of 1967 at HHS. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.


Bonita Lightner
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
11:56 AM

I will miss Janice greatly She was a great help and friend to alot of people The world could use a few more people like Janice


Steve and Nancy Fender
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
07:03 PM

We are sorry to hear about the loss of Janice. Steve said Janice was always a nice neighbor.

My mother (Alma Lee Johnson) graduated with Janise and spoke of her as being a real good friend. May god bless you in your time of sorrow.


Debbie Fehring-Pitsos
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
07:09 PM

So sorry to hear about Janice. I will keep her family in my prayers.


Sally Ford
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
08:14 PM

Please find comfort in knowing how many caring thoughts go out to you and your famil at this difficult time.


Mary Jo Reno Copeland
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
08:38 PM

My heart is saddened by my friend's passing. My thoughts go back to our youth. We rode horses and shared our love of animals. We went to ball games and shared our thoughts about just about everything. Edna and Howard were great folks and shared their home and tried to keep us girls out of trouble. When they got older, Janice took care of them and never complained. She was cheerful and helped anyone she could. Her trials were many, but her faith sustained her. She will be greatly missed around New Market.


Sandie & Bruce Tolle
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
11:48 PM

Wendell, So sorry to read about your sister. Remember the good times with her. Thought & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Old classmate Sandra Hawk Tolle.


Tuesday, March 30, 2010
11:54 PM


Sue Golden  Boatman
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
08:01 AM

I'm so sorry to hear of Janice death. I always enjoyed visiting with her when she would visit our church. She will be greatly missed. Keeping you all in my prayers.


Shirley (Greene) Vance
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
09:43 PM

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Janice. She was in my graduating class of 1967. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

May God bless you.


Joyce  Clark Ogden
Thursday, April 01, 2010
12:31 AM

I was saddened to hear of Janice's passing. I will miss my traveling companion to Eastgate near Cincinnati. Our main destination was often to Dillard's for a gift card or to make a payment. We were also late night shoppers at Walmart, Kroger's, and Kmart in Hillsboro. It helped us forget our troubles. We often found bargains! She also loved my daughter, Amy, which endeared herself to me. (My tears are falling.) We both graduated in 1967 from Hillsboro High School.


faye merritt (dumpy) family
Thursday, April 01, 2010
05:17 PM

sorry for your lost my prayer and love are with you at your time of need. Wish i could be there for you,but not able to on acount of Jerrys health if you need any ting please dont hessatate to call me @1-(606) 798-6201 Dumpy


Lana Caudill (Brown)
Thursday, April 01, 2010
06:00 PM

Wendell & Joyce, We are so sorry to hear about Janice's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. It has been long while since I had seen her but I can still remember the days when Uncle Howard/Aunt Edna and she would visit with Mom & Dad. Hope all goes well and if we can do anything, please just give us a call.


Jonathon Copas and Family
Sunday, April 04, 2010
09:11 AM

Janice will be missed, she was a friend that always helped others, and was cheery even when things werent going well.


Janice Hannaford Wilkin
Monday, April 05, 2010
06:31 PM

I am so sorry for your loss.Janice and I were room mates on our senior trip. We had a good time I believe.


Jane Coss Minzler
Thursday, April 08, 2010
09:24 AM

I am saddened at the loss of another friend. Janice was so committed to her church and was always busy working there, doing everything she could to help. When somone was in need, she used to call us, when we was traveling and singing to do a benefit to help them out. She was one special lady. I'm sure she will be missed in the hearts of many.


Sara O'Cull
Thursday, April 08, 2010
07:23 PM

Janice was very special to me. I am Danny O'Cull's daughter. I am very sorry for your loss.



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