Ruth A. Baker, age 61, of Thelma, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on August 18, 1964, in Johnson County to the late Jesse Ray and Gladys Marie Arms Baker.

Survivors include her lifelong companion: Larry Davis of Staffordsville, KY; four sons: William (Renea) Davis of Coldwater, KY, Jasper (Shelby) Davis of Coldwater, KY, Archie (Alice) Baker of Paintsville, KY, Jesse (Micha) Rife of Salyersville, KY; one daughter: Edith Sweeney of Beauty, KY; three brothers: Ron Arms of Flat Gap, KY, Harold (Sherry) Baker of Staffordsville, KY, Bill (Ruth) Baker of Thelma, KY; two sisters: Mary Mollett of Paintsville, KY, Carolyn Bishop of Paintsville, KY; a special niece- Jacquline Hannah of Thelma, KY; her fur baby- "Baby Girl" along with nine grandchildren.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 A.M. Monday, December 29, 2025, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home with Jim Wheeler and Brian Dewire officiating. Burial will follow at the Scott-Baker Cemetery in Salyersville. Friends may visit at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and on Sunday, December 28, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that monetary donations be made in Ruth's memory to the Jones-Preston Funeral Home by contacting them at 606-789-3501.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with all final arrangements for Ms. Ruth A. Baker.