Ruth Ellen Ruddell, 76, of Chariton, passed away September 9, 2022. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will be at the Chariton Cemetery following the service. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, Sept. 14th at the funeral home from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Senior Citizens Center in Chariton.