Ruth Virginua Huckeby

Ruth Virginia (Slagle) Huckeby, 88, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on the evening of Thursday, August 27, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1937, in Monticello, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Robert Vincent Slagle and Edna (Dobbs) Turner. Ruth attended Lewisville High School. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, and mother who lovingly raised her three children. She found joy in the simple things that made a house a home. Ruth loved shopping and collecting vintage dolls, along with a variety of other antique treasures. She enjoyed embroidery and stitch work and took great pride in her homemaking. She had a deep love for home economics and cooking and was happiest when caring for her family. Ruth had an exceptional green thumb and loved planting and tending to her flowers and plants. She adored her dogs, Gypsy and Cody, who brought her much happiness and companionship. Ruth also took great pride in her appearance. She loved doing her hair and makeup and had a wonderful sense of style and fashion. It was important to her that everything matched perfectly, reflecting the care and attention to detail she brought to so many aspects of her life. She married the love of her life, Hurlen Dean Huckeby, and together they shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. They enjoyed traveling together, and Ruth especially loved exploring the West. Some of her happiest memories were made while traveling with Hurlen to spend time with family and visit their grandchildren. Above all, Ruth treasured the time she spent with the people she loved, creating memories that will be cherished for generations. Those left to cherish Ruth’s memory include her daughter, Kim Cox of New Castle; son, David Huckeby of New Castle; six grandchildren, Matt Schetgen of New Castle, Charissa (Casey) Robison of Las Vegas, NV, Kelli (Scott) Bradley of Whiteland, IN, Doug (Zoe) Huckeby of New Castle, Brandon Huckeby of Pensacola, FL and Shannon Huckeby of Kokomo, IN; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; her brother, Don (Saundra) Slagle of Colorado Springs, CO; a special niece, Sonni Cross, and several other nieces, nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hurlen Huckeby; a son, Kevin Huckeby; a sister Irene Bertram and a brother Ottis Slagle. Graveside Services will be held at South Mound West Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Paul Davis officiating. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Ruth Virginua Huckeby.

Ruth Virginua Huckeby

December 10, 1937 - August 27, 2026