Ruth Elizabeth Hardcastle Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Ruth Elizabeth Hardcastle of Newport, Tennessee. Ruth, born on March 23, 1936, passed away on August 20, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Morairity and Ruth Morairity; her daughter Cheryl Flores; her siblings, Oren Edward, Rosemary, Josphine, Robert and Cornelius; her nieces and nephews, Sean Moriarity, Darlene Allen, Denise Moriarity, Ryan Allen, Michael Moriarity, Matt MoriarityMillie Moriarity and Marsha Moriarity; and her great grandchild Layei Banks.
She is survived by: her children, Steve Moriarity (Tammy) and Terrie Hardcastle (Gerald Smith); her grandchildren, Steven Flores, Amelia Flores, Arron Westcott, Branden (Ginger), Aylaa, Madison Moriarity, Elizabeth Banks (Randy), Zachary Smith (Amanda), Jacob Smith (Kenzie) and Shane Smith (Destinie); her great grandchildren, Jayden Smith, Dylan Smith, Teegan Smith, Adrianna, Mariah, Tyson, Bristol, Laytonn, Karter Smith, Mason Kenner, Jacxson Kenner, Haizyl Smith, Bentleigh Smith, Carlei Smith, Atlas Smith, Hendryx Christian, Sara, Evans Flores, Ayva Jenkins, Meghan Christian, Kameron and Karsen Kole; and her close friends, Jerry, Lena, May, Susie and Wanda.
