Vonda Ruth Roderick, 74, Carthage, MO, passed away early Saturday morning, September 29, 2018 at her home with family by her side. Vonda Ruth Bennett was born February 24, 1944 in Kasson, WV to the late Roy Bennett and Martha H. (Nethken) Bennett. She graduated from high school in Columbus, OH in 1979. She worked in food service at McCune Brooks Mercy Hospital in Carthage. Vonda married Charles Roderick on August 18, 1962 in Lisbon, OH; he survives. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Carthage.
Survivors include her husband, one daughter, Anita Dallies (Jerry), Joplin, MO; two brothers, Leonard Bennett (Emily), Columbiana, OH, and Daniel Bennett (Cheryl), Salem, OH; one sister, Ulah Blakeman (Robert), Springfield, OH; five grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Timmy Roderick, and one sister Wanda Bennett.
Visitation will be held 2-5 pm, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Knell Mortuary, Carthage. Graveside funeral services will be held 10 am, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Fasken Cemetery, Carthage. Rev. Greg Esselman will officiate. Memorial gifts are suggested to First Presbyterian Church, Carthage in care of Knell Mortuary. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.
