Obituary for Ruth Luella Castle Maddox
Ruth Luella Castle Maddox, 97, of Dublin, VA born of the late Ella and Clarence Kerns, left this world and found her peace with her heavenly Father on September 17, 2020. She was born in Offut, KY on March 18, 1923 and lived most of her life in Wharton, Hurricane and Scott Depot, West Virginia.
Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Hobert Castle and husband, Homer Maddox. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Doris Ann Kerns (infant), Jessee Kerns Eikensee, Evelyn Kerns Brown and brothers, Howard Kerns, Jack Kerns, James Kerns, Kenneth Kerns and Richard Kerns.
Surviving are:
Son & Daughter-In-Law – James & Connie Castle, Dublin
Grandson & Spouse – Christopher & Kelly Castle, Dublin
Great-Grandchildren – Allyson Castle, Dublin
Ryan Castle, Dublin
Brother – Ray Douglas Kerns, Reynoldsburg, OH
Sister – Grace Kerns Barber – Paintsville, KY
Ruth was a devoted homemaker for many years and was proud of her twenty-year working career in industry, retail and home health care. She was a born-again Christian and was a member of Wharton West Virginia Missionary Baptist Church and Teays Valley West Virginia Church of God.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 22nd at 2:00 PM from the Forest Memorial Park, Milton, WV.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.
September 21, 2020 @ 8:54 pm
I have known Ruth since we worked together at FMC Ordnance in South Charleston, WV in the early to mid 1960’s. Used to come by and chat briefly with her nearly every day.
She lived a long and good life. May she Rest In Peace.
My condolences to Jim, Connie, Chris and his family.
Bill and Marion Leadmon
September 21, 2020 @ 9:10 pm
Mr. and Mrs. Castle and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Ruth was a wonderful sweet lady and I loved her. I’m praying for you and your family.
September 30, 2020 @ 6:48 pm
Jim, Connie, Chris, Kelly, Allison and Ryan : Aunt Ruth was an amazing special person. Kind, compassionate and classy. Our family was blessed to count her in our number. My daughter had only gotten to meet her a couple of times, but instantly remembered her. She made that kind of impression with people.
So sorry to lose her, although I feel she is likely peaceful and without pain, catching up with Howard & Jessee, Jack and Ruth, Richard, Ken, James and Marcelene, and Mom – Neva Evelyn. I would like very much for our family not to lose touch – our parents were the glue holding us together – but I feel we must try harder to stay in touch. I rarely answer the phone anymore as my hearing, attention span, and sense of touch have deteriorated I almost exclusively text or email.
I have been building a family tree for about 25 years. Most lately reconstructing from scratch as my last database was fried after an ice storm.
Be safe and well, Mask up ! Love to all
Sandra Brown Wattenberger
Nicholasville, KY
sbwatte@yahoo.com