Martha L. Hovis, age 75, of Carlisle, Ohio, died Saturday September 6, 2014 at Franklin Ridge. She was born in Haleyville, Alabama on July 26, 1939 to Riley and Vera (Dobbs) Shipman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Johnstone, father, Riley Shipman, mother, Vera Shipman, daughter, Tina Johnstone, brother, Wayne Reynolds, sisters, Bernice McCullar and Trudy Hinson. Martha is survived by her husband of 41 years Clark (Gene) Hovis; daughter, Jeanine (David) Stapleton; two sisters, Laura Shipman, Jean Fulford; two grandsons, Kyle Stapleton, Tyler Stapleton; granddaughter, Sydney Stapleton. A private memorial service is being held for family and friends. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence.[more]