Ruth Barnhill Thomas

Mrs. Ruth Barnhill Thomas, aka “Monk”, age 83, of Jacksonville, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at home.

A viewing will begin at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Abundant Life International Cathedral in Jacksonville, NC followed immediately by the funeral service at 12:00 noon.. Burial will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00 am at Coastal Carolina Veteran’s Cemetery in Jacksonville, NC.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her husband, Michael Thomas of Jacksonville, NC; two sons: Rusty Pernell Barnhill of Jacksonville, NC and Eric Thomas of Cheyanne, WY; three daughters: Angela Newkirk of Jacksonville, NC, Lucretia Lovick (Robino) of Murfreesboro, TN and Donna Timms (Jerry) of Rex, GA; twenty-three grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren; two aunts: Alice Chasten and Dorothy Chasten; one uncle, Kenneth R. Chasten (Mable); great aunt, Josephine Page; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss her dearly.

Please send potted flowers or make monetary donations in lieu of standing sprays.

*THE VETERAN CEMETERY WILL NOT ACCEPT THEM*