Ruby Butler Hobbs, 88, of 1112 Mulberry Rd. Nashville, NC and formerly of Washington, DC died May 9, 2016 in Nash General Hospital Rocky Mount, NC. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11a.m. at St. Marks Baptist Church 624 Underwood St. NW Washington, DC with Rev. Dr. Raymond T. Matthews officiating. Interment will follow in George Washington Cemetery Adelphi, Md. A public viewing will be held Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC and from 5p.m. to 8p.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 904 S. Alston Street Nashville, NC with the family receiving friends beginning at 5:30pm. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC. Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com