Betty Ruth Stiltner, 74 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Thursday, October 08, 2026 at Hazard, KY. Betty was born April 26, 1952 at Virgie, KY to the late Levi and Frankie (Ray) Potter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Stiltner, one son; Timmy Lee Stiltner, and three siblings; Robert Charles Dixon, Jessie West, and Arlie Potter. 

Betty is survived by one son; Christopher Todd Stiltner and four siblings; Deloris (Vernon) Hampton of Pikeville, KY, Jason (Rheda) Blaine of Virgie, KY, Elizabeth (Elmer) Vanover of Auxier, KY and Ira (Patricia) Blaine of Richmond, KY. 

Betty was a homemaker, a Sunday school teacher, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Penny Road Community Church, League of Kentucky Sportsman, Russel Fork Fish and Game (and their secretary for many years), Pike County Protive Association, KY Fish and Wildlife Hunter Education Instructor, the Hillbilly Gals Clan #1, Outhouse #2, Pikeville, KY. and Anna O. Young #28 Order of Eastern Star.

Visitation will be held Saturday October 17, 2026 from the Original Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call from 6 - 10 PM. Services will begin at 7:00 PM with Gary Stanley officiating. Eastern Star Rites will be performed. The funeral will be conducted Sunday, October 18, 2026 from the Original Bailey Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM with Burnin White Officiating. Burial will follow at Dow Brooks Cemetery, Draffin, KY