Ruby Dean McCarty, age 75, of Tupelo, MS, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at NMMC in Tupelo, MS.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1:00pm from the Sherman Baptist Church, located at 145 3rd Ave. in Sherman, MS. Burial to follow in the Sherman Cemetery. Bro. Parish Hartley officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.

Pallbearers: John Rice, Kyle McCarty, James Brown, Tracey Daw, Jerry Wouldridge, Wayne Holmes

Mrs. Ruby Dean Lucas McCarty was born July 1, 1950 in Sulligent, AL, to the late Earnest Lucas and the late Dolly Brown. She was a 1968 graduate of Sulligent High School. Ruby was previously employed at Reltoc and later at Barclay furniture, in Sherman, MS. She was a member of the Sherman Baptist Church. Ms. Ruby enjoyed playing softball. Her bright smile and loving heart will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her.

Survived By:

Sons: Brian (Mollie) McCarty, Tupelo, MS, Jason (Kalah) McCarty, Tupelo, MS.

Brother: Wade Lucas, Fayette, AL

Sister: Ernestine McCarty, Tupelo, MS.

Grandchildren: Leslie McCarty, Braden McCarty, Karsyn Easter, Levi McCarty

Preceded in Death By:

Parents: Earnest Lucas and Dolly Brown Lucas

Husband: Paul "David" McCarty

Brothers-in-Law: Robert Dillard and Mike McCarty

Sister-in-Law: Josephine Dillard