Barbara Phyllis (Ruth) Nead, 84 years of Dover, IN passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. Daughter of George William Ruth and Nellie (Jackson) Ruth, Barb was born in Cincinnati on October 4, 1941. She was a parishioner at St. John the Baptist in Dover for many years but was most recently a member of Tanner Valley United Methodist Church. Barb will be deeply missed by her children Bonnie Weatherford and Tom (Deanna Zimmer) Nead; grandchildren Jason (Stephanie) Weatherford, Rebecca Strasemeier, Kevin (Anna) Weatherford, Dakota (Opie) Nead, Zachary Nead; 7 great grandchildren; sister Janet Bowlin. Memorials can be made toward Ripley Crossing Activity Fund or Tanner Valley United Methodist Church.