RUBY CATHERINE "HOWELL" TAULBEE

RUBY CATHERINE "HOWELL" TAULBEE obituary, Mt Sterling, KY

RUBY CATHERINE "HOWELL" TAULBEE

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21

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11:00 a.m.

Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, KY

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RUBY TAULBEE Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals on Feb. 17, 2026.
Ruby Catherine Howell Taulbee, age 81, of Mt Sterling, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Main Hospital, Lexington, KY on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Ruby was born on January 11, 1945, in Winchester, KY to the late William and Florence Means Howell. Ruby was of the Christian faith.

Ruby is survived by 3 grandchildren: Tiffany (Roy) Rison, Christopher Taulbee and Nicholas Taulbee.

Besides her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by 2 sons: Michael Taulbee and David Taulbee and 1 grandson: Brandon Taulbee.

A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, KY. Officiating will be Zach Hill.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Silver City Church, 222 Holt Ave, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353.

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

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Upcoming Events

Feb

21

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, KY

Send Flowers