Mrs Ruth B Darnall, 90, of Ewing died Thursday, June 23, 2005, at her home. She was the widow of Ira Allen Darnall.

Mrs Darnall was born in Ewing on July 11, 1914, the daughter of Charles A and Minnie Hysong Helphinstine. She was a devoted member of the Ewing Christian Church, a dedicated supporter of the Ewing Women's Club, the Ewing Fire Department and the Ewing Lodge. Mrs Ruth was a school bus driver for 46 years for the Fleming County School System.

Mrs Darnall is survived by four daughters, Doris (Jack) Kerr of Dayton, Ohio, Jane (William) Hanley of Boynton Beach, Fla, Nancy (George) Aldridge of Monroe, NC, Sally Darnall of Lexington; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by three children, Patsy Meyer, James Douglas Darnall and Reba Lyons.

Services will be 3 pm Saturday at the Ewing Christian Church with the Revs Larry Ingram, pastor, and Norman Wasson officiating. Burial will be in Elizaville Cemetery.