Ruth Shepherd Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Shepherd of Salyersville, Kentucky, who passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Shepherd to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her father James; her husband John B. Shepherd; and her brother Charles "Bubo" Owens (Rebecca Holbrook Owens Arnett). She is survived by: her sons, James Morgan "Pete" Shepherd of Salyersville and Johnny Shepherd (Geri) of Salyersville; her grandchildren, Shaina Shepherd Criscuolo (Neil), James Morgan Shepherd II (Kayla), Brandon Pete Shepherd (Kourtney) and Taylor Margaret Shepherd; her great grandchildren, Paxton James Criscuolo, Jon Axel Shepherd, Anniston Ruth Shepherd, Griffin Neil Criscuolo, Autumn Rose Shepherd, Rowan Claire Criscuolo, Jameson Reed Shepherd and Booker Pete Shepherd; her stepgranddaughter Alicson Montgomery; and her stepgreat-grandson Jackson Montgomery.