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Ruth Crutchfield Obituary

Crutchfield, Ruth J.

age 102, of Hot Springs, NC, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023. Ruth was born in Dayton, OH on September 27, 1920 to the late Harry F. & Lillian C. (Schlotman) Ennis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald P. Crutchfield; sister, Harriet M Burns; brothers, Robert Ennis and Donald Ennis. Ruth is survived by her son, David E. (Margie) McCrum; grandchildren, Amy Cornelius and Malinda Embrey; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends. She attended Grace Community Church in Huber Heights, OH and had numerous friends there. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 10:30-11:30 am at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45424. The service will follow at 11:30am. Ruth will be laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery, Brookville, OH. To send a special message, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 28, 2023.

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Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel

4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, OH 45424

Sep

29

Service

11:30 a.m.

Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel

4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, OH 45424

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Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - North Dayton Chapel

4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45424

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