Martha B. (Ratcliff) Stewart, age 87, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in Columbus, OH.  Born  in Jeriel, Ky on December 3, 1936.  Survived by husband, Ernest Stewart who she was married to for 67 years; one daughter, Sandy Stewart. Martha is the daughter of Ruben and Ora (Houck) Ratcliff.  She was the 8th of 13 children.  Five sisters, Belva Jackson, Mary Hall, Sylvia Reese, Eunice Thompson, and Ruby Ratcliff; seven brothers, Willie Ratcliff, Hubert Ratcliff, Oral Ratcliff, James Ratcliff, Gary Ratcliff, Sharon Ratcliff and Thomas Ratcliff all precede her in death.  She has many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.   Visitation will be Friday, November 8, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 noon at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. South Chapel, 1346 S. High St. in Columbus, OH.  Interment at Fernwood Cemetery.