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Ricky Howard Obituary


Bro. Ricky Howard,65, of Starkville, MS died in Tuscaloosa, AL on March 02, 2026.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, from 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at Beth-el MB Church, Starkville, MS.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Beth-el MB Church, Starkville, MS.
Interment will follow at Beth-el Cemetery, Starkville, MS.
West Memorial will be in charge of all arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Starkville Daily News from Mar. 13 to Mar. 20, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Ricky Howard

Mar

13

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Beth-el Missionary Baptist Church

1766 MS-182, Starkville, MS 39759

Mar

14

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Beth-el Missionary Baptist Church

1766 MS-182, Starkville, MS 39759

Funeral services provided by:

West Memorial Funeral Home - Starkville

103 Jefferson Street, Starkville, MS 39759

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