Ruth E. West

Ruth E. West, 96, of Newport, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clinton Gardens in Clinton, Indiana.

She was born March 20, 1929, in Newport, Indiana, daughter of the late Miles and Blanche (Pearman) Craft.

Ruth married Ralph West on August 16, 1946, in Newport, Indiana, and he preceded her in death on August 7, 2023.

Survivors include her two sons: Dean (Lorrie) West and Randy (Cathy Fortner) West; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Along with her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her daughter: Linda (Shag) Harrison; a granddaughter: Andrea Roberts; a great-granddaughter: Alli (Jason) Young; and two brothers: Eugene and Bill Craft.

Ruth was a graduate of Newport High School in Newport, Indiana. She was a member of the Newport American Legion Auxiliary Post and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Ruth enjoyed playing Bingo, Bunco, going to the casino to play slots and spending time with her family.

A Celebration of Life for Ruth will take place at 1PM EST on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center’s DeVerter Chapel, 215 N. Division Street, Cayuga, Indiana, 47928. Pastor John Hawkins will officiate. Burial will follow at Thomas Cemetery in Newport, Indiana. Visitation will be from 11AM-1PM EST on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the funeral home.

Memorials in Ruth’s name may be made to the Newport Church of God.

Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center’s DeVerter Chapel, 215 N. Division Street in Cayuga, Indiana, is honored to be caring for the family.

Please join the family in sharing memories, photos and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.