Ruth Elizabeth Richerson, age 86, of Lebanon, KY, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Cedars of Lebanon Nursing Center. She was born on October 25, 1925 in Marion County, KY. Ms. Richerson was a member of St. Augustine Catholic  Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George R. and Mary Eliza Mattingly; brothers, Nolan and Bobby Mattingly. She is also preceded by two infant sisters; an infant grandson, and a infant great-grandson.

Survivors include daughter, Diane (Jerry) Varney, of Lebanon, KY; sons, Jimmy (Brenda) Richerson, of Lebanon, KY, Denny (Gayle) Richerson, of Lebanon, KY; eight grandchildren, Allen, Dana, Chris, Marie, Kyle, Michael, Valerie, John; twelve great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Betty) Mattingly, of Lebanon, KY, Louis (Loeta) Mattingly, of Lebanon, KY; sisters, Jean (A.C.) Wooley, of Campbellsville, KY, Lorine Hill, of Lebanon, KY, Darlene (Rich) Blaul, of Campbellsville, KY, Bernice Lewis, of Bardstown, KY. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Charles Church Cemetery.

Visitations will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7:00 Monday evening by Deacon Joe Dant.