Notable Births & Deaths for Ruth ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ruth. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• William McGarvey 'Bullet' Dudley     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Bluefield (VA) on December 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Lynchburg (VA) on February 4, 2010 (a Thursday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery (Lynchburg City, Virginia).
  • Bluefield is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Ruth.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William McGarvey 'Bullet' Dudley<1>
• Earl Coleman Francis     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Slab Fork (WV) on July 14, 1935 (a Sunday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 3, 2002 (a Wednesday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Homewood Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • Slab Fork is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Ruth.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Earl Coleman Francis<1>
• Alex Hawkins     (Professional football)
  • Full name: Clifton Alexander Hawkins
  • He was born in Welch (WV) on July 2, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Columbia (SC) on September 12, 2017 (a Tueday) at the age of 80. We don't have any burial details.
  • Welch is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Ruth.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alex Hawkins<1>
• Ruth Selwyn     (Actress, producer)
  • Born: Ruth Virginia Wilcox
  • She was born in Tazewell (VA) on November 6, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 13, 1954 (a Monday) at the age of 49. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Tazewell is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Ruth.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ruth Selwyn<1>