Ruby C. Hamilton, 80, of Xenia went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at her home.

She was born June 18, 1945, in Floyd County, KY, the daughter of Paul and Dolly (Johnson) Hamilton-Akers.  Ruby was a member of the House of Prayer (Old Regular Baptist) in Beavercreek.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.

Ruby is survived by her sons, Larry (Karen) and Paul (Julie) Hamilton; grandchildren, Larren, Ryan, Cory (Kelly), and Nathan (Lyssa) Hamilton, Kayla (Pete) Polling, Christopher and Hillary (Kristi) Caughron and Emma and Konner Ryles; great-grandchildren, Ashton, Kailyn and Jensen Caughron, Jaxon, Asher, Beckett, Landon, Ryder, Greyson and Oakley Hamilton, Cora and Cael Polling; brothers, Hayes Hamilton and Thomas Ray.  She was preceded in death by her husband Hillard; daughter, Penny Hamilton; son, Gary Hamilton; grandson, Brennon Hamilton; sisters, Phyllis Hatfield and Pluma Newsome; brother, John B. Hamilton.

Funeral service will be held 11:30 AM Thursday June 18th, at McColaugh Funeral Home in Xenia, where visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of service.  Interment will follow in Valley View Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.