04/28/2026
A statement from Dr. Johnson of Nevada Oral and Facial Surgery:
It is with great sadness that Ruby Duncan has passed away. Ruby was not only a patient from over 20 years ago, but had become a friend. I would see her in public, and eventually she was in the same retirement facility as my mother. I will forever miss her beaming smile and positive personality, as well as our long talks.
For those of you who didn’t know her, Miss Ruby Duncan was someone who I respected immensely. She was a social and civil rights advocate, as well as starting non-profits helping the underserved and elderly.
If this world had more people like Miss Ruby, it would truly be a better place.
My heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones.